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NewsDepth for October 27, 2006

Posted Friday, October 27, 2006
Season: 2006-2007, Episode: 7

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This Week's News Quiz

This Week's Questions

Question #1:

The Panama Canal crosses the country of Panama in Central America. What bodies of water lie to the north and south of Panama? Answer: The Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Question #2:

Elephants live in Africa and parts of southeast Asia. What kind of food do elephants eat? Answer: Plants.

Question #3:

Sesame Street was created to teach inner city children learning skills. Who created the first Muppets on Sesame Street? Answer: Jim Henson.

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A valuable source of current events for thousands of Ohio third through eighth grade students, this weekly news program helps teachers meet state academic content standards in language arts, social studies, and more while linking Ohio students with the world. Learn more about NewsDepth.

Meet the Hosts!

Meet Host Rick Jackson

Rick Jackson has been the host of NewsDepth for several years. He is joined by co-host Michelle Kanu. They both work as reporters, producers and hosts at WVIZ/PBS ideastream in Cleveland. Learn more about Rick and Michelle!

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Thursday 1:30 PM
Friday 4:30 AM / 1:00 PM

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NewsDepth is a production of WVIZ/PBS ideastream. NewsDepth is made possible in part by a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, with support also provided by The Abington Foundation.




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