Geography and History of Maryland

Alin Carthan, a young geography enthusiast and Maryland State Beach Champion, shares his achievements and love for Maryland. He discusses historical sites like Antietam and Monocacy Battlefields, highlighting their significance in the Civil War. Alin also explores the natural beauty of Great Falls and the Potomac River. He shares his personal interests, including a desire to address world hunger and his aspirations to become a meteorologist or engineer.

What is Alin Carthan known for in Maryland?

• Being the oldest champion in Maryland

• Winning a national spelling bee

• Being a famous scientist

• Being the youngest champion in the Maryland B

Which Civil War battle is known for having the most lives lost in a single day?

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

What was the strategic significance of the Battle of Monocacy?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It delayed the Confederate invasion of Washington, D.C.

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War

What natural feature does the Potomac River share between Maryland and Virginia?

• A mountain range

• A forest

• A desert

• A boundary

What is the Potomac River known for in relation to the DC metropolitan area?

• Supporting the immediate DC metropolitan area

• Being a major tourist attraction

• Having the most bridges

• Being the longest river in the US

Where is Clarksburg, Maryland located in relation to Washington, D.C.?

• In the heart of Washington, D.C.

• On the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

• In southern Maryland

• In eastern Maryland

Which explorer would Alin Carthan like to trade places with?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

What is Halong Bay in Vietnam famous for?

• Its historical monuments

• Its large cities

• Its karst topography and limestone caves

• Its sandy beaches

What issue would Alin Carthan like to address if he ruled the Earth?

• Pollution

• World hunger

• Climate change

• Deforestation

What career does Alin Carthan aspire to pursue?

• Artist

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Meteorologist or Engineer