FOOD/DRINKS
Name 3 fast food chains in America
Mcdonalds, Burger King, Wendys, Arby's, Popeyes, Panera Bread, etc.
Central Park, Bryant Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park
others include: Flushing Meadows- Corona Park, Prospect Park, Washington Square Park
What is Earth's largest continent?
Asia is Earth's largest continent at approximately 17,300,000 square miles (44,806,812 sq km). Africa comes in second at about 11,700,000 square miles (30,300,000 sq km).
name the top 2 baseball teams in NYC
METS
The name of the river that runs through NYC.
Hudson River
name 3 popular places to buy coffee in NYC
Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, 7/11, McDonalds, etc.
Bridges that cross into Manhattan from Brooklyn...
Manhattan Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Williamsburg Bridge
What country has the most natural lakes?
CANADA!
Canada has more than half of all the natural lakes in the world. An impressive nine percent of the country is covered in fresh water.
name 2 NYC hockey teams
Islanders
Rangers
The current mayor of NYC.
Bill de Blasio
This purple-skinned edible is the star ingredient of Baba Ghanoush
Eggplant
Popular NYC landmarks
Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty
Times Square
What else????_______
Which African nation has the most pyramids?
Sudan is home to over 200 pyramids, more than twice that of Egypt.
Name 2 sports where you must wear a helmet
cycling, football, baseball, horse racing
what else??_____
This railway that runs through Manhattan was converted into a park in 2011
High Line
Zuppa is the Italian name for this dish
New York City was originally named ________ by the Dutc
New Amsterdam
Which U.S. state has the most active volcanoes?
ALASKA!
There are about 169 volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these (about 130) are located in Alaska, where eruptions occur virtually every year.
The person who makes sure the players are following the rules is called what?
Referee
This street has famous, expensive stores. It stretches from Time Square to Central Park and beyond.
5th Ave.
This rectangular thick-crust pizza is not popular on the Italian Island from which it gets its name
Sicilian pizza
This prime location in NYC is known for its big screen TVs, flashy lights, and a big New Year's Eve celebration.
Times Square
What is the flattest continent?
AUSTRALIA!
Australia is one of the oldest continents, and because of the effects of 250 million years of erosion it has become the flattest land mass on earth.
The person who dresses up as the team's character is called what?
MASCOT!
What is the name of the castle in Central Park?
Belvedere Castle