geography Trivia Quiz # 7
This is Geography Quiz # 7, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Venice - The present Basilica was built between about 1063 and the middle of the fifteenth century. Which of these styles is least in evidence, except on the facade?
The correct answer is 'Gothic'
More generally in Venice, Gothic in the Northern European sense is largely confined to facades and windows and doesn't form an integral part of the structure of buildings. In other words, the Gothic detail tends to appear essentially ornamental rather than structural.
Geography Question 2
Alaska--The Last Frontier - Which of these people was NOT born in Alaska?
The correct answer is 'Susan Butcher'
Susan Butcher, a famous dog musher, was born in Massachusetts. Ron Dalby, an editor/authour, was born in Skagway; Peratrovich, president of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, was born in Sitka; Benson, the designer of the state flag, was born in Chignik.
Geography Question 3
Facts about Kenya - Which of the following countries borders Kenya?
The correct answer is 'Sudan'
Kenya and Sudan have a long-standing border dispute in an area referred to as the "Ilemi Triangle". Other countries bordering Kenya are Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
Geography Question 4
Aussie A's in Geography - We're on the southwestern coast of Western Australia, near two National Parks. Where are we?
The correct answer is 'Albany'
Albany has spectacular coastal scenery and the harbour, rivers and estuaries provide really good fishing. Albany is one of Western Australia's leading holiday destinations.
Geography Question 5
Do You Know Hungary? - What is the local short form country name for Hungary?
The correct answer is 'Magyarorszag'
Geography Question 6
Asian Compass - Ulan Bator is too far from the water so I decide to head to the port of Pusan. In which direction do I need to travel to get to Pusan?
The correct answer is 'South East'
I think Pusan in Korea is one of the nicest cities in Asia. It is also the biggest port in South Korea and at the end of December 2006 it boasted a population of over 3.6 million people.
Geography Question 7
The Land of Oz - The Nambung National Park is famous for what geological feature?
The correct answer is 'limestone pillars'
The Pinnacles Desert is part of Nambung National Park and contains thousands of limestone pillars, some rising up as high as 4m.
Geography Question 8
Kiribati - What does the lower half of the flag of Kiribati represent?
The correct answer is 'The ocean'
The flag of Kiribati: the upper half is red with a yellow frigate bird flying over a yellow rising sun, and the lower half is blue with three wavy horizontal white stripes to represent the ocean
Geography Question 9
City Nicknames - Bean Town
The correct answer is 'Boston'
Geography Question 10
Big Things in Australia - Which Victorian town is home to the 'Big Cigar'?
The correct answer is 'Churchill'
Well, it would have to be Churchill wouldn't it? This town was named after Winston Churchill who was known for his penchant for cigars. It's a pity the town didn't celebrate its name-sake for one of his other idiosyncrasies, the V for Victory sign, that could have been really interesting. {;-)}