geography Trivia Quiz # 2
This is Geography Quiz # 2, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Cities in the Netherlands - Eindhoven?
The correct answer is 'Noord-Brabant'
Eindhoven, de Lichtstad (City of Light), lies in Noord-Brabant. In this city was the company of Philips founded almost 100 years ago. Philips first specialised in lightbulbs, hence the name 'Lichtstad'. This city is also home to the TU/e, the Technical University of Eindhoven, one of the largest TU's in the country. Eindhoven has one of the three major football teams in the Nederlands, namely PSV Eindhoven, which is sponsored by Philips (the 'P' in the name. SV means 'sportvereniging', sports association).
Geography Question 2
FSM: The Federated States of Micronesia - Which of the following locations is known as the "Venice of the Pacific"?
The correct answer is 'Nan Madol'
Nan Madol is a man made city that once housed a royal civilization. In the past, many residents of this ancient city were kings and sorcerers. It is located in the state of Pohnpei and is still being explored and evaluated by scholars.
Geography Question 3
Western Nebraska - Road Trip 2007 - After this strenuous first day, we wanderers rested to feast at one of the region’s best-known theme restaurants, Ole’s Big Game Bar and Grill in Paxton. This exemplary Western Nebraska steakhouse is famous for the many stuffed specimens its original owner, an avid hunter, brought back from his travels. Which of the following is not mounted as a trophy at Ole’s?
The correct answer is 'A gorilla'
Notable on the menu at Ole’s are Rocky Mountain Oysters, a delicacy ubiquitous west of North Platte, albeit absent in parts east. For more information on this staple of Great Plains cuisine, see http://www.westonaprice.org/foodfeatures/rockymtoysters.html. Warning - not for the squeamish.
Geography Question 4
New Country Quiz - What was the Democratic Republic of the Congo once called?
The correct answer is 'Zaire'
This central African republic was established in 1997. Its capital and largest city is Kinshasa.
Geography Question 5
Northern New York State - What Army Base is located near Watertown?
The correct answer is 'Fort Drum'
Fort Drum is also known as the Tenth Mountain Division.
Geography Question 6
"What If" Quiz 3 - Which Mediterranean island city takes its name from Nike?
The correct answer is 'Nicosia'
SUN. SUN. SUN. Relax and unwind in Cyprus. You need energy for the next stage of your holiday which takes you to the Middle East.
Geography Question 7
National Treasures (places you may not know) - This is a train station in Baltimore, Maryland. It was built in 1830-31 for the B & O Railroad. It was the 'end of the line' of a 13 mile section of track that was laid.
The correct answer is 'Ellicot Station'
In the early nineteenth century railroad owners were only beginning to realize the potential of profit by using railroads to haul items to areas where it could not be found. The B & O Railroad was given the first charter to haul freight. This proved to be a hugh financial success. Their good fortune encouraged others to enter the business and more and more track was laid as the railroads expanded West.
Geography Question 8
Which Irish County Or Town? - In which county is Malin Head?
The correct answer is 'Donegal'
Malin Head is Ireland's most northernmost point. Malin Head is located at latitude 55 27 north.
Geography Question 9
The Best of Irish - Where is The Giants Causeway?
The correct answer is 'Antrim'
The Causeway proper is a mass of basalt columns packed tightly together. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Altogether there are 40,000 of these stone columns, mostly hexagonal but some with four, five, seven and eight sides. The tallest are about 40 feet high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 90 feet thick in places.
Geography Question 10
Canberra's Suburbs - The streets of each Canberra suburb follow a particular theme. The streets of which Canberra suburb are named after explorers?
The correct answer is 'Kingston'
The street themes often, but not always, link in with the reason for the suburb's name, e.g. Kaleen is an aboriginal word for "water" and its streets are all named for Australian rivers and waterways.