Gaithersburg History and Geography

Adam Rosac, the 2012 Maryland State Geography Bee Champion, guides viewers through notable locations in Maryland, including Gaithersburg, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Unionville. He highlights historical sites, scientific contributions, and unique geographical facts, such as the Gaithersburg Observatory's role in geodetic science and Unionville's weather record. The video concludes with trivia and insights into geography learning.

What is the name of the largest middle school in Montgomery County, Maryland?

• Lakeland Park Middle School

• Montgomery Middle School

• Gaithersburg Middle School

• Maryland Middle School

Which area in Gaithersburg is known for its historic buildings?

• Historic District

• Downtown

• Old Town

• New Town

What was the purpose of the Gaithersburg Observatory?

• To track migratory birds

• To measure the wobble of the planet on its axis

• To observe solar eclipses

• To study weather patterns

In which year did the Gaithersburg Observatory close?

• 1985

• 1982

• 1980

• 1990

What significant event took place in Annapolis between 1783 and 1784?

• The construction of the State House

• The ratification of the Treaty of Paris

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The start of the Civil War

What does the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connect?

• Baltimore to Washington DC

• Maryland to Virginia

• Annapolis to Baltimore

• Eastern Shore to Western Shore

Which city had the first telegraph line in the United States?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

• Washington DC

What record does Unionville, Maryland hold?

• Longest drought

• Highest temperature recorded

• Most rain in one minute

• Most snowfall in a day

What is the highest point in Catoctin Mountain Park?

• Chimney Rock

• Eagle Peak

• Summit Hill

• Catoctin Crest

What is Adam's favorite geography fact?

• The longest river in the world

• The highest mountain peak

• The highest surface wind recorded on Mount Washington

• The largest desert on Earth