Who Wants to Be A Port Authority?

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1 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority?

2 THE SEVEN CATEGORIES PORTS 101 A IS FOR AAPA PROTOCOL 101 WHERE IN THE WORLD? FLAG ME DOWN PORT-POURRI POURRI FINE CHINA

3 THE SEVEN RULES TEAM COMPETITION A CAPTAIN FOR ANSWERS SCORES WILL BE KEPT PRIZES CAN BE EARNED HAVE FUN LEARN SOMETHING PLAYOFF ROUND?

4 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? SAMPLE QUESTIONS

5 PORT-POURRI Who WROTE the song GALVESTON? 1. Glenn Campbell 2. Jimmy Webb 3. Barry Manilow 4. Judy Slocum

6 PORT-POURRI Who WROTE the song GALVESTON? 1. Glenn Campbell 2. Jimmy Webb 3. Barry Manilow 4. Judy Slocum

7 WHERE IN THE WORLD? What port is located at the head of navigation on the Red River? 1. Fort Lauderdale 2. Tampa 3. Shreveport-Bossier 4. Portland

8 WHERE IN THE WORLD? What port is located at the head of navigation on the Red River? 1. Fort Lauderdale 2. Tampa 3. Shreveport-Bossier 4. Portland

9 And now for some HEAD-SPINNING trivia and fun, it s time for.

10 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND ONE

11 1. PORTS 101 This port was the first to install cold ironing at a container terminal. 1. Singapore 2. Hong Kong 3. Los Angeles 4. Long Beach 5. New York

12 1. PORTS 101 This port was the first to install cold ironing at a container terminal. 1. Singapore 2. Hong Kong 3. Los Angeles 4. Long Beach 5. New York

13 2. A IS FOR AAPA What year was AAPA founded?

14 2. A IS FOR AAPA What year was AAPA founded?

15 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country would it be an asset to have your business cards printed in gold ink, as it is the color of prestige and prosperity? 1. India 2. China 3. Hungary 4. Thailand

16 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country would it be an asset to have your business cards printed in gold ink, as it is the color of prestige and prosperity? 1. India 2. China 3. Hungary 4. Thailand

17 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The longest river in North America is: A. Mississippi B. Missouri C. Mackenzie D. Yukon

18 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The longest river in North America is: A. Mississippi B. Missouri C. Mackenzie D. Yukon

19 5. FLAG ME DOWN 1. Argentina 2. Venezuela 3. Mexico 4. Peru

20 5. FLAG ME DOWN 1. Argentina 2. Venezuela 3. Mexico 4. Peru

21 6. PORT--POURRI What port city is the home to the world s largest manufacturer of single-engine, piston powered aircraft, and manufacturer of the SR22 the best selling model in the industry 1. New York City 2. Long Beach 3. Duluth 4. Seattle

22 3. Duluth (Cirrus)

23 7. FINE CHINA The population of China is: million billion billion 4. Billion and billions!

24 7. FINE CHINA The population of China is: million billion billion 4. Billion and billions!

25 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND TWO

26 1. PORTS 101 How many deep draft ports are found throughout the U.S. and its territories?

27 1. PORTS 101 How many deep draft ports are found throughout the U.S. and its territories?

28 2. A IS FOR AAPA Where was the first AAPA meeting held? 1. Norfolk 2. New York City 3. Boston 4. Baltimore

29 2. A IS FOR AAPA Where was the first AAPA meeting held? 1. Norfolk 2. New York City 3. Boston 4. Baltimore

30 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country are you expected to tip the postal carrier a few pesos for each piece of mail delivered to you? 1. Mexico 2. Peru 3. Chile 4. Columbia

31 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country are you expected to tip the postal carrier a few pesos for each piece of mail delivered to you? 1. Mexico 2. Peru 3. Chile 4. Columbia

32 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In what port city did the first black explorer, the Moor Estevanico Estevanico shipwreck with Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca? 1. Veracruz 2. Yucatan 3. Miami 4. Galveston

33 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In what port city did the first black explorer, the Moor Estevanico Estevanico shipwreck with Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca? 1. Veracruz 2. Yucatan 3. Miami 4. Galveston

34 5. FLAG ME DOWN Panama Brazil Portugal Chile

35 5. FLAG ME DOWN Panama Brazil Portugal Chile

36 6. PORT--POURRI Currently, what port simultaneously ranks first in the U.S. in foreign tonnage and second in total tonnage? 1. Los Angeles 2. Long Beach 3. New Orleans 4. Houston

37 6. PORT--POURRI Currently, what port simultaneously ranks first in the U.S. in foreign tonnage and second in total tonnage? 1. Los Angeles 2. Long Beach 3. New Orleans 4. Houston

38 7. FINE CHINA In China, 2005 is the year of: 1. The chicken 2. The rooster 3. The Kentucky Fried Chicken 4. The TEU

39 7. FINE CHINA In China, 2005 is the year of: 1. The chicken 2. The rooster 3. The Kentucky Fried Chicken 4. The TEU

40 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND THREE

41 1. PORTS 101 For 2004, how many metric tons were moved between the U.S. and about 230 countries and territories? million million billion billion

42 1. PORTS 101 For 2004, how many metric tons were moved between the U.S. and about 230 countries and territories? million million billion billion

43 2. A IS FOR AAPA In what year was AAPA incorporated?

44 2. A IS FOR AAPA In what year was AAPA incorporated?

45 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country is it best to have a local accountant, notary, or an international lawyer as an outside legal presence will only be resented? 1. Brazil 2. Spain 3. Panama 4. Portugal

46 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country is it best to have a local accountant, notary, or an international lawyer as an outside legal presence will only be resented? 1. Brazil 2. Spain 3. Panama 4. Portugal

47 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? What port city held the first Miss Universe pageant in 1927? 1. Galveston 2. New York 3. Los Angeles 4. Houston

48 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? What port city held the first Miss Universe pageant in 1927? 1. Galveston 2. New York 3. Los Angeles 4. Houston

49 5. FLAG ME DOWN East Texas Chile Haiti Costa Rica

50 5. FLAG ME DOWN East Texas Chile Haiti Costa Rica

51 6. PORT-POURRI Which of these films was NOT filmed in San Diego? 1. Some Like It Hot 2. Bruce Almighty 3. The Last Detail 4. Top Gun

52 6. PORT-POURRI Which of these films was NOT filmed in San Diego? 1. Some Like It Hot 2. Bruce Almighty 3. The Last Detail 4. Top Gun

53 7. FINE CHINA In terms of the world s leading IMPORTERS, China ranks: 1. First 2. Second 3. Third 4. Fourth

54 7. FINE CHINA In terms of the world s leading IMPORTERS, China ranks: 1. First 2. Second 3. Third 4. Fourth

55 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND FOUR

56 1. PORTS 101 How much money did port activities contribute to the nation s GDP in 2002? 1. $456 million 2. $8 billion 3. $343 billion 4. $729 billion

57 1. PORTS 101 How much money did port activities contribute to the nation s GDP in 2002? 1. $456 million 2. $8 billion 3. $343 billion 4. $729 billion

58 2. A IS FOR AAPA What was AAPA s original name? 1. Association of Port Authorities 2. National Association of Port Authorities 3. Ports-R-Us 4. Port Authorities of America

59 2. A IS FOR AAPA What was AAPA s original name? 1. Association of Port Authorities 2. National Association of Port Authorities 3. Ports-R-Us 4. Port Authorities of America

60 3. PROTOCOL 101 In this country, outbursts of laughter are not always indicative of mirth, as it is more often used to mask loss of face nervousness, shyness, or disapproval. 1. Japan 2. China 3. Indonesia 4. Singapore

61 3. PROTOCOL 101 In this country, outbursts of laughter are not always indicative of mirth, as it is more often used to mask loss of face nervousness, shyness, or disapproval. 1. Japan 2. China 3. Indonesia 4. Singapore

62 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The Disney Magic calls at what two U.S. ports? 1. New York and Miami 2. Canaveral and Los Angeles 3. Houston and Canaveral 4. Miami and Long Beach

63 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The Disney Magic calls at what two U.S. ports? 1. New York and Miami 2. Canaveral and Los Angeles 3. Houston and Canaveral 4. Miami and Long Beach

64 5. FLAG ME DOWN Sweden Aruba Denmark Haiti

65 5. FLAG ME DOWN Sweden Aruba Denmark Haiti

66 6. PORT--POURRI In 1956, the shipping industry was forever changed when the world's first container ship, the Ideal X, sailed from New York to what destination? 1. Miami 2. Savannah 3. Houston 4. Mobile

67 6. PORT--POURRI In 1956, the shipping industry was forever changed when the world's first container ship, the Ideal X, sailed from New York to what destination? 1. Miami 2. Savannah 3. Houston 4. Mobile

68 7. FINE CHINA Wal-Mart account for what fraction of China s exports? 1/8 1. 1/8 2. 1/ / /30

69 7. FINE CHINA Wal-Mart account for what fraction of China s exports? 1/8 1. 1/8 2. 1/ / /30

70 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND FIVE

71 1. PORTS 101 For 2004, which three countries are at the top of the list in total volume of trade (metric tons) with the United States? 1. Mexico, China, Japan 2. Venezuela, Canada, Nigeria 3. China, Japan, Saudi Arabia 4. Mexico, Venezuela, Canada

72 1. PORTS 101 For 2004, which three countries are at the top of the list in total volume of trade (metric tons) with the United States? 1. Mexico, China, Japan 2. Venezuela, Canada, Nigeria 3. China, Japan, Saudi Arabia 4. Mexico, Venezuela, Canada

73 2. A IS FOR AAPA In what year did AAPA welcome its first Canadian member?

74 2. A IS FOR AAPA In what year did AAPA welcome its first Canadian member?

75 3. PROTOCOL 101 In this culture it is a good idea to arrange an initial meeting for the mid-morning morning due to a long practice of taking a siesta in the middle of the day. 1. Spain 2. Colombia 3. Mexico 4. Venezuela

76 3. PROTOCOL 101 In this culture it is a good idea to arrange an initial meeting for the mid-morning morning due to a long practice of taking a siesta in the middle of the day. 1. Spain 2. Colombia 3. Mexico 4. Venezuela

77 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In Die Hard III, Bruce Willis saw a ship loaded with explosives (and gold) sink in what port city? 1. Los Angeles 2. Seattle 3. New York 4. Charleston

78 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In Die Hard III, Bruce Willis saw a ship loaded with explosives (and gold) sink in what port city? 1. Los Angeles 2. Seattle 3. New York 4. Charleston

79 5. FLAG ME DOWN Galveston Ecuador Midway Islands Micronesia

80 5. FLAG ME DOWN Galveston Ecuador Midway Islands Micronesia

81 6. PORT--POURRI Name the cruise line that sails a weekly from Houston on a "Texaribbean" itinerary that includes calls at the ports of Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Cancun and Cozumel, Mexico? 1. Norwegian Cruise Line 2. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 3. Holland America Cruise Line 4. Celebrity Cruise Line

82 6. PORT--POURRI Name the cruise line that sails a weekly from Houston on a "Texaribbean" itinerary that includes calls at the ports of Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Cancun and Cozumel, Mexico? 1. Norwegian Cruise Line 2. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line 3. Holland America Cruise Line 4. Celebrity Cruise Line

83 7. FINE CHINA How many cities in China have a population of more than 1 million people?

84 7. FINE CHINA How many cities in China have a population of more than 1 million people?

85 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND SIX

86 1. PORTS How many U.S. ports manage both an airport and a seaport?

87 1. PORTS How many U.S. ports manage both an airport and a seaport?

88 2. A IS FOR AAPA In what year did AAPA welcome its first Latin American member?

89 2. A IS FOR AAPA In what year did AAPA welcome its first Latin American member?

90 3. PROTOCOL 101 When scheduling meetings, it is a good idea to be aware that this country s five day workweek begins on Saturday, not on Monday. 1. Portugal 2. Hungary 3. Saudi Arabia 4. Poland

91 3. PROTOCOL 101 When scheduling meetings, it is a good idea to be aware that this country s five day workweek begins on Saturday, not on Monday. 1. Portugal 2. Hungary 3. Saudi Arabia 4. Poland

92 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In what port city was the first golf club in America organized (by a group of Scotsman in 1786)? 1. Charleston 2. Philadelphia 3. Savannah 4. New York

93 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In what port city was the first golf club in America organized (by a group of Scotsman in 1786)? 1. Charleston 2. Philadelphia 3. Savannah 4. New York

94 5. FLAG ME DOWN 1. New Caledonia 2. Old Caledonia 3. Nepal 4. Niger

95 5. FLAG ME DOWN 1. New Caledonia 2. Old Caledonia 3. Nepal 4. Niger

96 6. PORT--POURRI What Hollywood action movie thriller starring John Travolta was made at the Port of Tampa in 2003? 1. Suburban Cowboy 2. The General 3. The Punisher 4. The Gladiator

97 6. PORT--POURRI What Hollywood action movie thriller starring John Travolta was made at the Port of Tampa in 2003? 1. Suburban Cowboy 2. The General 3. The Punisher 4. The Gladiator

98 7. FINE CHINA What river is the gateway to China s interior? 1. Dim Sum 2. Sichuan 3. Yangtze 4. Huai

99 7. FINE CHINA What river is the gateway to China s interior? 1. Dim Sum 2. Sichuan 3. Yangtze 4. Huai

100 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND SEVEN

101 1. PORTS 101 How many barrels of oil does the U.S. Marine Transportation System import on an annual basis? million million million billion

102 1. PORTS 101 How many barrels of oil does the U.S. Marine Transportation System import on an annual basis? million million million billion

103 2. A IS FOR AAPA Which port city has hosted the most AAPA conventions? 1. Miami 2. New York 3. Chicago 4. Long Beach

104 2. A IS FOR AAPA Which port city has hosted the most AAPA conventions? 1. Miami 2. New York 3. Chicago 4. Long Beach

105 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country should the space between you and your conversation partner be about two feet because executives might be uncomfortable standing at a closer distance? 1. Puerto Rico 2. United States 3. Jamaica 4. Mexico

106 3. PROTOCOL 101 In what country should the space between you and your conversation partner be about two feet because executives might be uncomfortable standing at a closer distance? 1. Puerto Rico 2. United States 3. Jamaica 4. Mexico

107 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The secret President Kennedy bunker was located just off of the docks at the Port of: 1. Palm Beach 2. New York 3. Boston 4. Norfolk

108 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The secret President Kennedy bunker was located just off of the docks at the Port of: 1. Palm Beach 2. New York 3. Boston 4. Norfolk

109 5. FLAG ME DOWN Ireland Scotland Nigeria Oman

110 5. FLAG ME DOWN Ireland Scotland Nigeria Oman

111 6. PORT--POURRI What Port handles nearly half of all the waterborne cargo that enters Florida? 1. Miami 2. Tampa 3. Palm Beach 4. Port Everglades

112 6. PORT--POURRI What Port handles nearly half of all the waterborne cargo that enters Florida? 1. Miami 2. Tampa 3. Palm Beach 4. Port Everglades

113 7. FINE CHINA The Yangtze River Delta produces what percentage of China s GDP? 1. 5 percent percent percent percent

114 7. FINE CHINA The Yangtze River Delta produces what percentage of China s GDP? 1. 5 percent percent percent percent

115 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND EIGHT

116 1. PORTS 101 What was the total U.S. economic impact of cruise lines, passengers, and their suppliers in 2003? 1. $780.3 million 2. $12.8 billion 3. $25.4 billion 4. $48.7 billion

117 1. PORTS 101 What was the total U.S. economic impact of cruise lines, passengers, and their suppliers in 2003? 1. $780.3 million 2. $12.8 billion 3. $25.4 billion 4. $48.7 billion

118 2. A IS FOR AAPA The 2005 Annual Convention in Tampa will be AAPA s 91 st 93 rd th Finest hour

119 2. A IS FOR AAPA The 2005 Annual Convention in Tampa will be AAPA s 91 st 93 rd th Finest hour

120 3. PROTOCOL 101 When giving a gift in Mexico, make sure it is not made of: 1. Gold 2. Silver 3. Silly Putty 4. Stone

121 3. PROTOCOL 101 When giving a gift in Mexico, make sure it is not made of: 1. Gold 2. Silver 3. Silly Putty 4. Stone

122 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The longest river in South America is: A. Parana B. Amazon C. Purus D. Madeira

123 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? The longest river in South America is: A. Parana B. Amazon C. Purus D. Madeira

124 5. FLAG ME DOWN Norway Samoa Peru Swaziland

125 5. FLAG ME DOWN Norway Samoa Peru Swaziland

126 6. PORT--POURRI What port city was the location for the filming of Iron Will, starring Jessica Lange and Far North, starring Gus the Sled Dog 1. Toronto 2. Anchorage 3. Duluth 4. Montreal

127 3. Duluth

128 7. FINE CHINA Compared to America s labor wage rate, China s labor wage rate is: 1/ / / / /36

129 7. FINE CHINA Compared to America s labor wage rate, China s labor wage rate is: 1/ / / / /36

130 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND NINE

131 1. PORTS 101 Which river system handles the largest volume of grain in the United States? 1. Mississippi 2. Rio Grande 3. Missouri 4. Columbia

132 1. PORTS 101 Which river system handles the largest volume of grain in the United States? 1. Mississippi 2. Rio Grande 3. Missouri 4. Columbia

133 2. A IS FOR AAPA Which AAPA staff member graduated with a degree in international studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio? 1. Aaron Ellis 2. Susan Monteverde 3. Scott Brotemarkle 4. Jean Godwin

134 2. A IS FOR AAPA Which AAPA staff member graduated with a degree in international studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio? 1. Aaron Ellis 2. Susan Monteverde 3. Scott Brotemarkle 4. Jean Godwin

135 3. PROTOCOL 101 In Japan, giving gifts in these quantities is considered unlucky: 1. Two or four 2. Six or thirteen 3. Four or nine 4. Seven or eleven

136 3. PROTOCOL 101 In Japan, giving gifts in these quantities is considered unlucky: 1. Two or four 2. Six or thirteen 3. Four or nine 4. Seven or eleven

137 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? Where does the Columbia River originate? 1. Northeastern Washington state 2. Western Idaho 3. Southeastern British Columbia 4. Northwestern Washington state

138 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? Where does the Columbia River originate? 1. Northeastern Washington state 2. Western Idaho 3. Southeastern British Columbia 4. Northwestern Washington state

139 5. FLAG ME DOWN Vatican City Sri Lanka England The Sudan

140 5. FLAG ME DOWN Vatican City Sri Lanka England The Sudan

141 6. PORT--POURRI In the late 1800s, what port city boasted a commercial center near the port dubbed the Wall Street of the Southwest? 1. Houston 2. Corpus Christi 3. Brownsville 4. Galveston

142 6. PORT--POURRI In the late 1800s, what port city boasted a commercial center near the port dubbed the Wall Street of the Southwest? 1. Houston 2. Corpus Christi 3. Brownsville 4. Galveston

143 7. FINE CHINA China is what percentage of the world s total population? 1/ / / /5 4. 1/3

144 7. FINE CHINA China is what percentage of the world s total population? 1/ / / /5 4. 1/3

145 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND TEN

146 1. PORTS 101 Which term was NOT in AAPA s logo from the 1970s? 1. Unity 2. Equality 3. Publicity 4. Integrity

147 1. PORTS 101 Which term was NOT in AAPA s logo from the 1970s? 1. Unity 2. Equality 3. Publicity 4. Integrity

148 2. A IS FOR AAPA How many AAPA staff have received a bachelor s degree in journalism? One 1. One 2. Two 3. Three 4. Skidoo

149 2. A IS FOR AAPA How many AAPA staff have received a bachelor s degree in journalism? One 1. One 2. Two 3. Three 4. Skidoo

150 3. PROTOCOL 101 In China, this number, pronounced ba, sounds like prosperity in China, so it is a lucky number: One 1. One 2. Four 3. Eight 4. Thirteen

151 3. PROTOCOL 101 In China, this number, pronounced ba, sounds like prosperity in China, so it is a lucky number: One 1. One 2. Four 3. Eight 4. Thirteen

152 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In 1999, Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer starred in a movie shot in this port city. 1. New York 2. Los Angeles 3. Seattle 4. Mobile

153 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? In 1999, Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer starred in a movie shot in this port city. 1. New York 2. Los Angeles 3. Seattle 4. Mobile

154 5. FLAG ME DOWN Sweden Syria Switzerland Land of Pocket Knives

155 5. FLAG ME DOWN Sweden Syria Switzerland Land of Pocket Knives

156 6. PORT--POURRI This river is dredged to 40 feet. Without dredging, how deep is the Delaware River? feet feet feet feet

157 6. PORT--POURRI This river is dredged to 40 feet. Without dredging, how deep is the Delaware River? feet feet feet feet

158 7. FINE CHINA Compared to Mexico, China s labor wage rate is: One-third 1. One 2. One half 3. One fourth 4. One sixth

159 7. FINE CHINA Compared to Mexico, China s labor wage rate is: One-third 1. One 2. One half 3. One fourth 4. One sixth

160 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority? ROUND ELEVEN

161 1. PORTS 101 What two famous cheesecake establishments in South Philadelphia did the AAPA PR committee visit in 2004? 1. Jim s Steak and Phil s Steaks 2. Pat s Steaks and Geno s Steaks 3. Tony Lucke s and Big John s 4. The Shack and Geno s Steaks

162 1. PORTS 101 What two famous cheesecake establishments in South Philadelphia did the AAPA PR committee visit in 2004? 1. Jim s Steak and Phil s Steaks 2. Pat s Steaks and Geno s Steaks 3. Tony Lucke s and Big John s 4. The Shack and Geno s Steaks

163 2. A IS FOR AAPA Which AAPA staff member holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in economics from George Mason University in Virginia? 1. Kurt Nagle 2. Rex Sherman 3. Ed O Connell 4. Meredith Martino

164 2. A IS FOR AAPA Which AAPA staff member holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in economics from George Mason University in Virginia? 1. Kurt Nagle 2. Rex Sherman 3. Ed O Connell 4. Meredith Martino

165 3. PROTOCOL 101 In China, avoid giving clocks, because they are associated with: 1. Laziness 2. Big business 3. Timex 4. Funerals

166 3. PROTOCOL 101 In China, avoid giving clocks, because they are associated with: 1. Laziness 2. Big business 3. Timex 4. Funerals

167 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? According to Marine Digest,, which West Coast container port had the largest percentage of growth in 2004 over 2003? 1. Long Beach 2. Seattle 3. Tacoma 4. San Francisco

168 4. WHERE IN THE WORLD? According to Marine Digest,, which West Coast container port had the largest percentage of growth in 2004 over 2003? 1. Long Beach 2. Seattle 3. Tacoma 4. San Francisco 56%

169 5. FLAG ME DOWN Tunisia Syria Iraq Turkey

170 5. FLAG ME DOWN Tunisia Syria Iraq Turkey

171 6. PORT--POURRI Which U.S. president visited the Port of Virginia to send off the White Fleet on its circumnavigation of the world? 1. Woodrow Wilson 2. Theodore Roosevelt 3. Howard Taft 4. Dwight D. Eisenhower

172 6. PORT--POURRI Which U.S. president visited the Port of Virginia to send off the White Fleet on its circumnavigation of the world? 1. Woodrow Wilson 2. Theodore Roosevelt 3. Howard Taft 4. Dwight D. Eisenhower

173 7. FINE CHINA Three Gorges accounts for what percentage of China s power supply: 1. 2 percent percent percent percent

174 7. FINE CHINA Three Gorges accounts for what percentage of China s power supply: 1. 2 percent percent percent percent

175 THE PLAYOFF ROUND!! Total of 9 questions

176 PLAYOFF ROUND Q1 Which is the oldest continuously operated airport in the United States? 1. San Francisco 2. New York 3. Los Angeles 4. Vancouver

177 PLAYOFF ROUND Q1 Which is the oldest continuously operated airport in the United States? 1. San Francisco 2. New York 3. Los Angeles 4. Vancouver Pearson Airfield 1925

178 PLAYOFF ROUND Q2 What city boasts the largest container terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast? 1. Galveston 2. Houston 3. New Orleans 4. Miami

179 PLAYOFF ROUND Q2 What city boasts the largest container terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast? 1. Galveston 2. Houston 3. New Orleans 4. Miami

180 PLAYOFF ROUND Q3 In 2002, which U.S. port became only the 14 th port in the nation to be named a Strategic Military Port by the U.S. government? 1. Galveston 2. Tacoma 3. New Orleans 4. Philadelphia

181 PLAYOFF ROUND Q3 In 2002, which U.S. port became only the 14 th port in the nation to be named a Strategic Military Port by the U.S. government? 1. Galveston 2. Tacoma 3. New Orleans 4. Philadelphia

182 PLAYOFF ROUND Q4 The longest river in Africa is the: A. Niger B. Nile C. Congo D. Zambezi

183 PLAYOFF ROUND Q4 The longest river in Africa is the: A. Niger B. Nile C. Congo D. Zambezi

184 PLAYOFF ROUND Q5 In 1960, he was Walkin to New Orleans : 1. Chubby Checker 2. Chunky Chess 3. Fats Domino 4. Ricky Nelson

185 PLAYOFF ROUND Q5 In 1960, he was Walkin to New Orleans : 1. Chubby Checker 2. Chunky Chess 3. Fats Domino 4. Ricky Nelson

186 PLAYOFF ROUND Q6 How many orders of French Fries can fit into a 40-foot refrigerated ocean container? A. 56,972 orders of French fries B. 127,980 orders of French fries C. 194,400 orders of French fries D. 275,000 orders of French fries

187 PLAYOFF ROUND Q6 How many orders of French Fries can fit into a 40-foot refrigerated ocean container? A. 56,972 orders of French fries B. 127,980 orders of French fries C. 194,400 orders of French fries D. 275,000 orders of French fries

188 PLAYOFF ROUND Q7 How many ports are there in Washington State? 1. Less than About More than 70

189 PLAYOFF ROUND Q7 How many ports are there in Washington State? 1. Less than About More than 70

190 PLAYOFF ROUND-Q 8 What was the port of entry for Paul Bunyon s diving helmet? 1. Duluth 2. Philadelphia 3. Tacoma 4. Los Angeles

191 1. Duluth A blade hub for wind turbine equipment blades shown above

192 ..and now for the FINAL playoff question..

193 PLAYOFF ROUND Q9 What U.S. port is the only one west of the Mississippi River to be designated as a green coffee exchange port by the New York Board of Trade? 1. New Orleans 2. Miami 3. Houston 4. Seattle

194 PLAYOFF ROUND Q9 What U.S. port is the only one west of the Mississippi River to be designated as a green coffee exchange port by the New York Board of Trade? 1. New Orleans 2. Miami 3. Houston 4. Seattle

195 And now, the FINAL Question for EVERYBODY...

196 I learned something new today. True or False

197 I learned something new today. True

198 Thanks for Playing!

199 Who Wants to Be A Port Authority?

200 Rod Koon, June 9, 2005