geography Trivia Quiz # 100
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The Trans-African Tour! - Our place of departure is Gibraltar, on the southern tip of Spain. We board a boat to take us across the Strait of Gibraltar, so we can begin our African tour. After not too long a wait, we dock in Africa. There's one problem. We have not landed in Morocco, but rather Spain! What is this Spanish possession?
The correct answer is 'Ceuta'
Ceuta is a small portion of land, belonging to Spain, that borders Morocco. Tangier and Melilia are both Moroccan cities in the area, and Malaga is a city on the Spanish mainland.
Geography Question 2
Interesting islands - Which island also contains the only other country besides the USA and Canada within their territory?
The correct answer is 'St Pierre and Miquelon'
St Pierre and Miquelon is a tiny French island just off Newfoundland. It's the sole non-American presence within the USA and Canada. Martinique is also French, but in the West Indies. The other two are in Canada and in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Geography Question 3
Rivers of Asia - What is Asia's longest river?
The correct answer is 'Yangtze'
The Yangtze River flows eastward from Tibet to the East China Sea a total distance of 6,300 km. The largest city along the Yangtze, Chongqing, has a population of just over six million inhabitants.
Geography Question 4
The Balkan Peninsula - What is the longest river in the Balkan Peninsula called?
The correct answer is 'Morava'
The Morava river system (Ibar-Zapadna Morava-Velika Morava) lies in Serbia, and with a length of 550 km it is the longest waterway in the Balkan Peninsula.
The Drina runs through Serbia and Bosnia and is 487 km long. It is formed by the rivers Piva and Tara (the latter is famous for the beautifull canyon and rafting possibilities) and it has a big electroenergetic potential of 6 billion kilowatt-hours.
The Marica (Maritsa, Greek: Evros), flowing through Bulgaria and constituting the border between Greece and Turkey, is 480 km long. In 1371 an important battle took place on the Marica, between invading Ottoman forces and defending Serb forces. The Serbs lost, and the Ottomans penetrated deep into the Balkans for the first time.
The Vardar (Greek: Axios), the river flowing from Skopje into the Aegean sea close to Thessaloniki, is 388 km long.
The Drina runs through Serbia and Bosnia and is 487 km long. It is formed by the rivers Piva and Tara (the latter is famous for the beautifull canyon and rafting possibilities) and it has a big electroenergetic potential of 6 billion kilowatt-hours.
The Marica (Maritsa, Greek: Evros), flowing through Bulgaria and constituting the border between Greece and Turkey, is 480 km long. In 1371 an important battle took place on the Marica, between invading Ottoman forces and defending Serb forces. The Serbs lost, and the Ottomans penetrated deep into the Balkans for the first time.
The Vardar (Greek: Axios), the river flowing from Skopje into the Aegean sea close to Thessaloniki, is 388 km long.
Geography Question 5
Vatican City: A State with a Soul - The Pope is both the head of state and the head of government of the Vatican City.
The correct answer is 'False'
The Pope is only the head of state of the Holy See while Secretary of State Archbishop Angelo Cardinal Sadano is the head of government. The Secretary of State is appointed by the Pope.
Geography Question 6
The Balkan Peninsula - Which mountain massif is NOT in the Balkan Peninsula?
The correct answer is 'Taurus Mountains'
The Rhodopes Moutains (Golyam Perelik 2,191m) lie mostly in Bulgaria.
The Dinaric Alps (Prokletije 2,692m) are a mountain range that is around 650 km long, along the eastern Adriatic coast. It is the third biggest mountain range in Europe, after the Alps and the Scandinavian Mountains.
The Pindus Mountains (Smolikas 2,637m) are a 160 km long mountain range in northern Greece.
The Taurus Mountains are in southeastern Turkey (Aladaglar, 4,000 m).
The Dinaric Alps (Prokletije 2,692m) are a mountain range that is around 650 km long, along the eastern Adriatic coast. It is the third biggest mountain range in Europe, after the Alps and the Scandinavian Mountains.
The Pindus Mountains (Smolikas 2,637m) are a 160 km long mountain range in northern Greece.
The Taurus Mountains are in southeastern Turkey (Aladaglar, 4,000 m).
Geography Question 7
World Islands - In what country is the island of Sjaelland?
The correct answer is 'Denmark'
Copenhagen is located on Sjaelland Island.
Geography Question 8
"B" Asian Cities - This town, now in Vietnam, was formerly the capital of Cambodia.
The correct answer is 'Bien Hoa'
Bien Hoa is an industrial town in south Vietnam.
Geography Question 9
"H" European Cities - This city in Malmöhus province, Sweden ships timber, paper and chemicals. It was ceded to Sweden from Denmark in 1710.
The correct answer is 'Helsingborg'
Helsingborg is situated on Øresund, opposite Helsingør (Elsinore), Denmark.
Geography Question 10
Northeastern Kentucky Festivals - Grayson, Kentucky has what type of 'bash'?
The correct answer is 'Summer Bash'
Summer Bash is a huge raffle with prizes given away every five minutes for seven hours. Some prizes include cars, boats, and cash. Tickets costs $100 each. Marty Stuart and Blackhawk have performed there.