geography Trivia Quiz # 17
This is Geography Quiz # 17, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Bergen County, New Jersey - Palisades Amusement Park, which drew young and old alike, was known as the favorite spot for fun in Bergen County. Which of the following was not among its attractions?
The correct answer is 'Winchester Mystery House'
The mysterious mansion, built - and built and built - by the widow Winchester, is in California. All the other attractions were in Bergen. In the 1970s, Palisades Amusement Park was torn down to make way for luxury high-rise apartments with fabulous views of the New York skyline.
Geography Question 2
Atlantic Islands - This island hosts an Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest.
The correct answer is 'Key West'
Hemingway lived and wrote in both Cuba and Key West.
Geography Question 3
I Tell You Where...You Give Me What - This San Francisco sight is a treat for anyone to see. This famous orange structure spans 1.7 miles from begining to end and was built shortly between 1933 and 1937. Since it has nearly 3 million people cross its path a month, you would surely miss a 'golden' opportunity to see it for yourself. What is it?
The correct answer is 'the Golden Gate Bridge'
Talk about some hustle and bustle! Even though its crowded, its worth the trouble to see. Its really magnificent and while your there, you can check out the Alcatraz Prison. That was one of our more interesting trips.
Geography Question 4
10Q - Philadelphia - the city of brotherly love. Fels Planetarium is absolutely my last port of call before heading home. It is part of a large Institute that is named after which great American?
The correct answer is 'Benjamin Franklin'
As well as its exhibition halls, the Franklin Institute houses the Fels Planetarium and an Imax Theatre. I decide to see what tonight's sky will look like just one more time before I fly home. I am a credit to myself. I do not fall asleep and I have even begun to recognise some of the strange Northern Hemisphere constellations.
Geography Question 5
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - The River Jordan is Jordan's main source of fresh water, but where does this river end up?
The correct answer is 'The Dead Sea'
The River Jordan is initially formed by three tributary rivers, the Hasbani, the Banias, and the Dan. It flows through the freshwater Sea of Galilee, and forms part of the border between Jordan and Israel, before ending in the Dead Sea. Much of the area through which the Jordan flows is arid desert, and the river is the most important source of fresh water to several countries, including Syria, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.
Geography Question 6
Useless Facts About Water - What is the largest lake in the world?
The correct answer is 'Caspian Sea'
Odd but true.
Geography Question 7
Wirral - What event is held in the village of Thornton Hough each summer?
The correct answer is 'Scarecrow Festival'
The festival has been running since 2000, when 700 scarecrows were exhibited throughout the village. The money raised is put towards the upkeep of the village.
Geography Question 8
Lakes in Europe - Bodensee.
The correct answer is 'Switzerland, Germany and Austria'
It is also called Lake Constance. 210 sq.m. Towns on its shores include Bregenz (Austria), Friedrichshafen and Konstanz (Germany).
Geography Question 9
Rivers Of The World - What river is recognized as the border between Israel and Jordan?
The correct answer is 'Jordan River'
The Jordan River is merely 223 miles or 359 kilometers long. It's most famous crossing is on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus at Allenby Bridge.
Geography Question 10
Counties, States, Provinces, Etc. - Here's one for the U.S. residents taking this quiz. The United States is obviously divided up into states, and most states are sub-divided into counties. However, one state is divided up into 'parishes', but which?
The correct answer is 'Louisiana'
Louisiana is made up of 64 parishes, some with wonderful names like Laeourche, Terrebonne, Plaquemines and Natchitoches. The only other anomalous state is Alaska, which is broken up into boroughs (much like the five boroughs of New York City.)