geography Trivia Quiz # 8
This is Geography Quiz # 8, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
The Balkan Peninsula - This antropological variety of the Caucasian race is described in the Western Balkans, in the background of the Adriatic coast. What is it called?
The correct answer is 'Dinaric'
Physical anthropology divides races according to various physical measurements. The Dinaric variety of the Caucasian race is tall, relatively robust, with long legs, brachicephalic, brown eyes, and hair dark brown. The nose is large and convex. It is prototyped in the Western Balkans, and got its name from the Dinaric Mountain Range. Nordic, Alpine and Mediterranean are other types of Caucasians.
Geography Question 2
A Tour of Canada - For those of you needing a Shopping Mall fix, your next stop will take you to Edmonton, and one of the ultimate examples of a mall in the world at the _____ Edmonton Mall.
The correct answer is 'West'
The West Edmonton Mall is a mall on mega steroids. There are over 800 stores, 100+ eating establishments, and then there is the really wild stuff. There's a waterpark, an amusement park, an NHL sized hockey rink, and after watching the dolphin show next to the replica Santa Maria, you can take a submarine ride.
Geography Question 3
General Aussie Trivia - What is the main colour on the Australian Flag?
The correct answer is 'Blue'
It has a blue field with the Union Jack with the five white stars of the Southern Cross, plus a star representing the states and territories of Australia.
Geography Question 4
The State of Wyoming - What animal is found on the flag of Wyoming?
The correct answer is 'Bison'
Geography Question 5
Backpacking Asia - Time for another relaxation break. Karaoke began in Japan and has spread throughout Asia as a popular choice for business meetings and weekend parties. Usually involving hideous caterwauling and excessive drink, what are Karaoke Parlors called throughout SE Asia?
The correct answer is 'KTV'
KTV's are generally enormous structures filled with tiny private rooms each equipped with a TV, several microphones and all the food and drink you could want. Be warned, however as a night at the KTV is likely to take a big chunk out of the wallet as this ultra popular diversion has become quite pricey. Best to wrangle an invite from a local as they will most likely be thrilled to go.
Geography Question 6
Texas Landmarks Part 1 - National Beer of Texas
The correct answer is 'Lone Star'
Back in the 70' when I was a teenager everyone drank it.
Geography Question 7
Malta - Which small island lies between the more larger islands of Malta and Gozo?
The correct answer is 'Comino'
Filfla is situated off the southern shores of Malta, St Paul's island is situated just off St Paul's Bay, whilst the Fungus Rock is situated just off an area in Gozo called id-Dwejra.
Geography Question 8
Everything About Italy - How many islands does Lake Garda have?
The correct answer is 'Five'
Lake Garda is located in Northern Italy. It has a maximum length of 51.9km, a maximum width of 16.7km and a maximum depth of 346m. The largest of the five islands is called Isola del Garda. The next largest is called Isola dei Conigli. The final three smaller ones are called Isola dell'Olivo, Isola di Sogno and Isola di Trimelone.
Geography Question 9
Nesscliffe: About my village - The sandstone quarry on the hill was used by a famous engineer who built the Nesscliffe Hotel but more famously built the Caledonian Canal in Scotland. What was his name?
The correct answer is 'Thomas Telford'
Anyone actually from the county of Shropshire should know this as one of the county's largest towns is called Telford in his honour. This Scotsman was nicknamed the Colossus of Roads for his work in road-building but also did work on various bridges, canals, etc.
Geography Question 10
Osaka - One particular way of celebrating local and sporting success is said to be unique to Osaka. What does it involve?
The correct answer is 'Jumping off bridges into a river'
People congregate around two of Osaka's important bridges and take turns shouting tributes before jumping into the Dotonbori River. 250,000 people did this when Japan defeated Tunisia on June 13, 2002, thus qualifying for the second round of the World Cup. A crowd of 15,000 turned out for similar reasons when the Kintetsu Buffaloes (baseball) won the Pacific League in 2001. If you read the info in the next question, you might understand why they get so excited!