geography Trivia Quiz # 39
This is Geography Quiz # 39, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Countries of the World - Does Papua New Guinea border Indonesia?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
Indonesia borders Papua New Guinea in the Island of New Guinea. The Indonesian province bordering PNG was called Western Irian or Irian Jaya, now called Papua.
Geography Question 2
Korean Geography - Which province's capital is not its biggest city?
The correct answer is 'Gangwon (Kangwon)'
Gangwon (Kangwon) province's capital is Chuncheon and its biggest city is Wonju on the southwest corner of the province.
Geography Question 3
Silly US State Facts - Which US State has two official songs, one being "You Are My Sunshine"?
The correct answer is 'Louisiana'
The second official song is "Give Me Louisiana".
Geography Question 4
Capes And Points All Over the World - This cape/pointhead is the southernmost point of India.
The correct answer is 'Cape Comorin'
Cape Comorin is situated in Tamil Nadu, India.
Geography Question 5
A Tour of Tunisia - Continuing along the coast, you come to the pretty hilltop village of Sidi Bou Said. A law was passed here stating that only two colours could be used to decorate the exterior of the buildings. Which colours are these?
The correct answer is 'Blue and white'
White is used to reflect the heat of the sun, whilst doors and windows are painted blue in the belief that the colour blue wards off mosquitoes and other insects.
Geography Question 6
These Sceptred Isles - Which of these islands would you expect to find in the Bristol Channel?
The correct answer is 'Lundy'
Bute is in the Firth of Clyde, Inchkeith can be found in the Firth of Forth. Portland is not a true island, being attached by a narrow pebble beach to the south coast of England.
Geography Question 7
Australiana - In the film 'Breaker Morant' by the South Australian Film Cooperation, who played the role of Breaker?
The correct answer is 'Edward Woodward'
Good movie about a very interesting topic. Highly recommend this movie about the court martial of Australian soldiers during the Boer War. It was filmed in the mid north of South Australia, in and around the town of Burra.
Geography Question 8
Japan Geography 101 - What island chain is the focus of a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia?
The correct answer is 'Kurile Islands'
This dispute dates back to World War II, when Japan formally surrendered to the Allied Powers. While Russia had never before ruled over these islands prior to World War II, they are currently under Russian administration. Yamagata and Tottori are both prefectures found on the island of Honshu. Adachi is a ward of Tokyo.
Geography Question 9
Little Known Connecticut Facts - What city is nicknamed 'The Rose of New England'?
The correct answer is 'Norwich'
Home of Benedict Arnold.
Geography Question 10
English Lake District - If I am on the summit of Helvellyn and begin walking in a southerly direction, what is the name of the second mountain I will come to?
The correct answer is 'Dollywagon Pike'
Dollywagon Pike is the last mountain on the Helvellyn range before the long steep descent to Grisedale tarn. White Side and Raise are both north of Helvellyn.