geography Trivia Quiz # 79
This is Geography Quiz # 79, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Illinois Counties and County Seats - Which of these U.S. state capitals does not share its name with an Illinois county seat?
The correct answer is 'Frankfort'
Nashville is the county seat of Washington County, Salem of Marion County, and Lincoln of Logan County. Incidentally, Lincoln is the only town of that name named for Abraham Lincoln with his consent.
Geography Question 2
Canadian Geography - Which province in Canada is the leading producer of wheat?
The correct answer is 'Saskatchewan'
Alberta is the leading producer of beef.
Geography Question 3
Down the Ladder: Part 1: National Capitals - This national capital is north of Greece, west of Plovdiv, and south of Montana!
The correct answer is 'Sofia'
Sofia (Sofiya) is the capital of Bulgaria. Montana is a province in the northwest corner of that country!
Geography Question 4
Aussie J's in Geography - Set on the shores of a lake in southern New South Wales, you can fish, waterski and snow ski here. Where are we?
The correct answer is 'Jindabyne'
Lake Jindabyne is well stocked with trout for the avid fisherman, just watch out for the water skiers! Approximately 460 km south of Sydney, the original township was flooded by the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electricity Authority in the late 1960's.
Geography Question 5
That's a Country?! - This African country is long and narrow, sandwiched between Ghana and Benin.
The correct answer is 'Togo'
About 10,000 people in Togo are Internet-users.
Geography Question 6
The answer is ...er - Rising in the Carpathian mountains, this European river flows almost 1400 km to empty into the Black Sea southwest of Odessa.
The correct answer is 'Dniester'
The Dnieper is much longer (over 2,200 km) and rises west of Moscow to flow in a generally southerly direction. The Black Sea is one of the world's most polluted, with a layer of hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, methane, and ethane on the bottom which is rising by 2 metres per year.
Geography Question 7
An American in Edinburgh - While having a coffee, you overhear a conversation that the Queen is in town and that she’s staying at her official Scottish residence. Where is she staying?
The correct answer is 'The Palace of the Holyrood House'
Balmoral Castle is one of the Queen’s residences located well to the north of Edinburgh - in Aberdeenshire. Edinburgh Castle is owned by Historic Scotland. Craigmillar Castle is 2.5 miles out of Edinburgh and is well worth a visit. However, The Palace of Holyrood house is the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. While I’ve never taken the tour inside the palace, Holyrood Park, which surrounds the palace, is an absolute must see for visitors.
Geography Question 8
Singapore: Random Trivia - Which political party was in office in Singapore in 2004?
The correct answer is 'People's Action Party (PAP)'
PAP has been in power since independence, usually with more than 90% of the vote. Since none of the real opposition parties seem likely to win power any time soon I made the other choices up. Sentosa is a small island off the coast dedicated entirely to tourist attractions.
Geography Question 9
10Q - Greenville is home to what major automobile plant?
The correct answer is 'BMW'
Greenville's BMW plant draws many Germans to the area. It is the only BMW plant in the United States.
Geography Question 10
Akron Knowledge - Akron was formerly known as the _________ capital of the world.
The correct answer is 'rubber'
Many of the largest rubber companies in the world had their headquarters in Akron.