It's January 27th: National Geographic Day
- Starts: Saturday, 27 January 2024 12:00 AM
- Ends: Saturday, 27 January 2024 12:00 AM
Event Description
27 січня. День видавництва National Geographic
National Geographic - одне з найвідоміших медіа-видавництв у світі, засноване у 1888 році. Видання отримало широку популярність завдяки своїм документальним фільмам, науковим дослідженням та фотографії. National Geographic активно підтримує наукові та дослідницькі проекти в галузі біології, археології, екології, географії та інших наук. Сьогоднішнє свято служить нагадуванням про важливу роль медіа у популяризації науки.
Слово дня: “ВИДАННЯ” - окремий друкований твір, збірка і т. ін., виданий у світ.
Останнє видання цього журналу містить цікаву статтю про новітні досягнення в області науки та техніки.
The word of the day: latitude and longitude (phrase) /ˈlætɪtjuːd ənd ˈlɒn.dʒɪ.tuːd/
Meaning:coordinates used to specify a point's location on the Earth's surface.
Example:Pilots rely on latitude and longitude to navigate accurately across vast distances.
Your MINI-TASK is to find out some interesting facts about National Geographic Society and do the quiz.
National Geographic Day
Quiz
- In what year was the National Geographic Society founded?
a) 1875
b) 1888
c) 1896
d) 1913 - Who was the principal founder of the National Geographic Society?
a) Alexander Graham Bell
b) John Muir
c) Thomas Edison
d) Gilbert H. Grosvenor - What is the name of the flagship magazine published by the National Geographic Society?
a) Discovery
b) Adventure
c) National Geographic Traveler
d) National Geographic Magazine - The National Geographic Society designates certain individuals with the title "Explorer-in-Residence." Who was the first person to receive this title?
a) Jane Goodall
b) Jacques Cousteau
c) Sylvia Earle
d) Robert Ballard - Which of the following educational initiatives is sponsored by the National Geographic Society?
a) UNESCO World Heritage Education Program
b) Khan Academy
c) National Science Foundation (NSF) Education Program
d) National Geographic Society Education Program - The National Geographic Society has funded numerous exploration and research projects. What is the name of the grant program through which they provide funding?
a) GeoExplorer Grant
b) Explorer's Fund
c) Discovery Grant
d) Expeditionary Funding Initiative - The National Geographic Society hosts an annual photography competition. What is the name of this prestigious competition?
a) Lens Masters
b) Shutter Showcase
c) Explorer's Eye
d) National Geographic Photo Contest - Where is the headquarters of the National Geographic Society located?
a) Washington, D.C.
b) New York City
c) London
d) Paris - The National Geographic Society partnered with other organizations for the Genographic Project. What was the focus of this project?
a) Environmental Conservation
b) Space Exploration
c) Human Evolution and Migration
d) Marine Biology - The National Geographic Museum showcases exhibits related to exploration and discovery. In which city is the museum located?
a) New York City
b) Chicago
c) Washington, D.C.
d) Los Angeles