geography Trivia Quiz # 69
This is Geography Quiz # 69, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Cities And Places In Israel - What sea is beside the city of Tiberius?
The correct answer is 'Sea of Galilee'
The Sea Of Galilee is one of the two major bodies of water in Israel, the other being the Dead Sea. The Sea Of Galilee is a freshwater sea, unlike the Dead Sea, and is also called The Kineret.
Geography Question 2
Devon - Devon is 2,661,914 acres in size.
The correct answer is 'False'
In fact Devon is actually 1,661,914 acres in size. It is the third biggest county behind, Yorkshire, which is 3,882,851 acres and Lincolnshire, which is 1,693,547 acres.
Geography Question 3
Little-Known Non-Scandinavian New York - Another one of the rare non-Scandinavian parts of New York City is on the East Side of Manhattan, north of 96th Street. Often known as "el barrio", and distinguished by its numerous bodegas-- and its notorious lack of good skiing facilities-- this neighborhood is known for its often fast and happy music, rather than for mournful folk tunes in minor keys. Its inhabitants speak a common Romance language rather than an obscure Finno-Ugric one. What is the name of this neighborhood?
The correct answer is 'Spanish Harlem'
In the wonderful film "Carlito's Way", part of which takes place here, the protagonist is a worldly-wise ex-con, Carlo Brigante, and NOT a medieval knight returning from the Crusades or an old guy who likes strawberries. (Brigante is played by Al Pacino; Max Von Sydow would obviously have been miscast in the role).
Geography Question 4
Do You Know BC? - Which town is on the Queen Charlotte Islands?
The correct answer is 'Masset'
Geography Question 5
South American Fun - How many countries are there in South America? (not including French Guiana)
The correct answer is '12'
Those countries are Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The Falkland Islands are a British Territory, not a country.
Geography Question 6
Simpleton learns Indian Geography #2 - One of the premier tourist destinations has the audacity to call itself as “God’s own country”;even after the fact that they were responsible for the first democratically elected Communist party! Of course, this state is quite beautiful and green (the author is currently writing with a bias). It is a hot spot for Ayurvedic treatment (a traditional Indian method). Which state am I referring to?
The correct answer is 'Kerala'
Kerala is located on the Southern corner of mainland India. It boasts of the highest literacy rate.
Geography Question 7
Saskatchewan Geography - Which of these are NOT mined in Saskatchewan?
The correct answer is 'Rubies'
In the summer of 1914 there was a report of rubies being found near the Saskatchewan town of Harris. This led to a rush of prospectors into the area from around the province. The "rubies" turned out to be garnets.
Geography Question 8
"K" European Cities - This town is the capital of the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
The correct answer is 'Kirkwall'
Kirkwall is situated on Pomona Island, also called Orkney Mainland. The Orkney Islands were a Norse dependency from the 9th century until annexed by Scotland in 1472.
Geography Question 9
The Biggest and Smallest Borders... - What is the largest country North Korea borders?
The correct answer is 'Russia'
Russia has a very small border with North Korea. China is a very large country, but Russia is the biggest in all of the world!
Also, North Korea doesn't border Japan.
Also, North Korea doesn't border Japan.
Geography Question 10
Bound for South Australia - Northwards bound again, this time driving up the eastern side of Eyre Peninsula, through Port Augusta and around the top of Spencer Gulf. Further down the eastern coast of Spencer Gulf awaits our next destination; best known for its smelting facilities, what is its name?
The correct answer is 'Port Pirie'
The economy of Port Pirie is driven by its huge silver, lead and zinc smelters. These process ore brought from Broken Hill (just over the South Australian border in New South Wales), while the city’s large port serves to transport the products of the metal and rural industries that dominate the city. Port Pirie was proclaimed a town in 1876 and its continuing future was assured when the smelting works were constructed in 1889. By 1934, Port Pirie had the largest single-unit lead-smelting works in the world.