geography Trivia Quiz # 33
This is Geography Quiz # 33, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Nebraska--The Cornhusker State - What is the state rock?
The correct answer is 'Prairie agate'
The prairie agate became the state rock in 1967.
Geography Question 2
Do You Know Siena? - Siena is divided in 'contrade', that means 'little boroughs', which have their own traditions and colours. They have fierce rivalry with each other. How many contrade are there?
The correct answer is '17'
Quite a lot for a city with less than 55,000 inhabitants. The contrada is the real hometown for every true Sienese.
Geography Question 3
P is for Places - The mountains of the Pyrenees separate two countries. Which two?
The correct answer is 'France and Spain'
Geography Question 4
A Virtual Tour of Manhattan Attractions - You last station will be the United Nations Headquarters. You need to head to which avenue?
The correct answer is '1st'
Completed in 1952, the UN headquarters is located between 42nd and 48th Streets, off of first Avenue. The UN has 189 members.
Geography Question 5
Wichita Falls, Texas - In what European country is Wichita Falls' 'Sister City' located.
The correct answer is 'Germany'
It's called Fuhrstenfeldbruck.
Geography Question 6
Vorarlberg - What is the name of the castle in Feldkirch?
The correct answer is 'Schattenburg'
The Schattenburg was built by Hugo I of Montfort in the 12th century. Today the castle belongs to the city of Feldkirch and contains a museum and a restaurant. The restaurant is home to the "Schattenburg Schnitzel" - a Wiener Schnitzel big enough to take up an entire plate!
Geography Question 7
More B.C. Canada - Cruise ships going from Vancouver to Alaska sail north along this body of water.
The correct answer is 'Inside Passage'
The Inside Passages lies between Vancouver Island and the mainland.
Geography Question 8
Afghanistan Facts - What is the monetary unit of Afghanistan?
The correct answer is 'Afghani'
The other monetary units all belong to countries that border with Afghanistan.
Geography Question 9
Big Things in Australia - Which two Queensland towns have a 'Big Pineapple'?
The correct answer is 'Gympie and Nambour'
Both of these towns have a 'Big Pineapple' but Gympie claims that theirs was the first. Both are to compliment the pineapple industry that the towns are known for. From the top of the Nambour pineapple you can see its sister BIG thing, the 'Big Macadamia'.
Geography Question 10
The Great Lakes - Which of these is NOT a bay of Lake Huron?
The correct answer is 'Green Bay'
Green Bay is in Lake Michigan.