geography Trivia Quiz # 28
This is Geography Quiz # 28, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Egypt - Who was the chief god of Memphis, and also the patron of artists and crafts-people?
The correct answer is 'Ptah'
Geography Question 2
Idaho--The Gem State - What is Idaho's state fish?
The correct answer is 'Cutthroat trout'
The name for the cutthroat trout is named because of the the red slashes under its jaw. It was chosen as the state fish in 1990.
Geography Question 3
Wisconsin - Along what river in Wisconsin was the first hydroelectric plant erected in the United States of America?
The correct answer is 'Fox River'
Water power was first used to produce electricity at a plant completed on the Fox River near Appleton, WI, on September 30, 1882. By 1980, it accounted for about 25% of global electricity and 5% of total world energy use.
Geography Question 4
Latin Names of European Cities - Serdica?
The correct answer is 'Sofia, Bulgaria'
Sofia is a very old city, and today the largest and most important city in Bulgaria.
Geography Question 5
Rivers of the Southeast - I'm famous for my high class rapids, and excellent scenic views. I have three reservoirs along my route, each one larger than the last. The largest city near me is Cleveland. I empty into the Tennessee River.
The correct answer is 'Ocoee River'
The Ocoee River is most famous for its rapids. It is a naturally scenic river. TVA has three dams along the river which have changed its terrain extensively. The 1996 Atlanta Olympics were partially held here.
Geography Question 6
Know More About Tunisia - The ancient city of Carthage is one of Tunisia's famous tourist attractions.
The correct answer is 'Yes'
In 2001, about 5.4 million tourists spent $1,605 million in Tunisia. Tunisia's beautiful beaches are also its tourist attractions! Thynes was a settlement of the Carthage Empire, which developed into the present-day city of Tunis.
Geography Question 7
A Mixture of New Zealand - What is the Maori word for "mountain" ?
The correct answer is 'Maunga'
Manga means stream,
Moana means sea, and
Motu means island.
Moana means sea, and
Motu means island.
Geography Question 8
Philippine Pride - What is the deepest point in Philippine waters?
The correct answer is 'Philippine Deep'
The Philippine deep is the second deepest point of the ocean in the world. It is located in the Philippine Sea off Surigao Province. With a depth of 35,597 feet it is second to the Marianas Trench which has a depth of 35,797 feet.
Geography Question 9
Tough African Capitals I - Mogadishu is the capital of?
The correct answer is 'Somalia'
Geography Question 10
Canadian Stereotypes Eh? - Canada has a small population, and a majority of the people dwell in igloos. True or false?
The correct answer is 'false'
Statistics Canada states that: Canada has 9,976,100 square kilometers with a population of 31,260,388 (April 2002). A majority of Canadians do dwell in houses, however the Inuits do dwell in igloos up north.