geography Trivia Quiz # 77
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Hop Aboard Sailor - Get back on board the U.S.S. Froder shipmates; it's time to set sail again. After some sailing in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, we spot an island. We drop anchor in the capital city of Valletta for some rest and relaxation. While exchanging currency we find out that this country uses something called a lira. Communicating won't be too hard since one of their official languages is English. What country are we in?
The correct answer is 'Malta'
Malta has two official languages; Maltese and English. Malta is the only country that has been given the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry. Malta consists of six islands: Malta Island, Gozo, Comino, Filfla, Cominotto and the Islands of St. Paul.
Geography Question 2
Newport News - What famous artist was from Newport News?
The correct answer is 'Pearl Bailey'
There is library named after her the Southeastern part of Newport News.
Geography Question 3
Mountain delights of Switzerland - Around which mountain in Switzerland is it possible to ride the world's first revolving cable car?
The correct answer is 'Titlis'
The Titlis Rotair is the highest glacier excursion in Central Switzerland. The Kleine Titlis cable car peaks at 3028m at Kleine Titlis.
The Titlis is 3238m high.
The Titlis is 3238m high.
Geography Question 4
Lakes in the Americas - Where is Great Bear Lake?
The correct answer is 'Canada. (North West Territories)'
The lake is 12275 sq.m. The outlet is Great Bear River. It is frozen eight months a year. Radium ores on its shores were discovered in 1929.
Geography Question 5
Spy Hunter: Mission Prime - Khan Mann was spotted taking the ferry to the mainland. Follow him to this region:
The correct answer is 'Fraser Valley'
The Fraser Valley is the most populous region in western Canada with a population of nearly two million in 2001. Only Toronto and Montreal are larger.
Geography Question 6
World Islands - In what country is the island of Vieques?
The correct answer is 'Puerto Rico'
The US has a military base there.
Geography Question 7
Antarctica Frozen Continent - A wind speed of 320km per hour was recorded in Antarctica.
The correct answer is 'True'
Gale force winds that roar down from the interior to the coast are called Katabatic winds. That wind speed was recorded in 1972.
Some research stations try to harness the wind for generating electricity, sometimes the wind mills are damaged by the ferocity of the wind.
Some research stations try to harness the wind for generating electricity, sometimes the wind mills are damaged by the ferocity of the wind.
Geography Question 8
Silly US State Facts - Which US State has the most harvested production of catfish?
The correct answer is 'Mississippi'
This is according to an article in the "New York Times".
Geography Question 9
State Bragging Rights #1 - Which U.S. has the longest boardwalk?
The correct answer is 'New Jersey'
At four miles long the Atlantic City boardwalk is the longest in the United States. When it is combined with the neighboring Ventnor boardwalk, it becomes almost six miles in length. The boardwalk was built to keep sand out of tourists' shoes and ultimately from being tracked into hotel lobbies.
Geography Question 10
A Scotland Quiz, Lass - "Loch Lomond" is Scotland's nationl anthem.
The correct answer is 'False'
"Loch Lomond" is a traditional Scottish folk song and not a national anthem.
"God save the Queen" originated as an anti-Jacobite song during the 1745 rebellion. It is of course the British national anthemn and is therefore also sung in Scotland.
"Flower of Scotland" is unofficial and is often sung at sporting events.
"God save the Queen" originated as an anti-Jacobite song during the 1745 rebellion. It is of course the British national anthemn and is therefore also sung in Scotland.
"Flower of Scotland" is unofficial and is often sung at sporting events.