geography Trivia Quiz # 80
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South Korea - Who scored the 'Golden Goal' header in the Round of 16 of the 2002 World Cup to send the Italians home in tears?
The correct answer is 'Ahn Jung Hwan'
Hong Myung Bo scored the winning shootout goal to move Korea past Spain and into the semi-finals.
Geography Question 2
Overseas Territories - Bermuda.
The correct answer is 'UK'
Bermuda consists of a group of 360 small coral islands located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina, USA. It has been a UK colony since 1620, which makes it the older UK overseas territory. The population around 63,500 and the official language is English. Portuguese is also widely spoken. Famous for the nearby Bermuda Triangle. Also it is a popular tourist destination.
Geography Question 3
Washington--The Evergreen State - What is the state insect?
The correct answer is 'Green darner dragonfly'
Students at Crestwood Elementary School in Kent proposed that the legislature name a state insect. In 1997. students from more than 100 school districts chose the common green darner dragonfly, also known as the mosquito hawk. It has a wing-span of 4 to 6 inches.
Geography Question 4
More British Trivia - What is the most northerly point of mainland Britain?
The correct answer is 'Dunnet Head'
The others are the other extreme points of the compass.
Geography Question 5
Central Australia - What is the Northern Territory floral emblem?
The correct answer is 'Sturts Desert Rose'
All of these can be found in the Northern Territory but it is the rose, a mauve five petalled flower that is the emblem.
Geography Question 6
The Counties of Ireland - 'Middle west' is the meaning of what Irish county?
The correct answer is 'Westmeath'
Geography Question 7
Regions of Italy - This region is home to pizza spaghetti and mozzerella di bufala, as well as the Amalfi coast and the ancient city of Pompeii.
The correct answer is 'Campania'
This dream location in Italy is also home to the city of Naples and the beautiful Isle of Capri. In the 20th century it was considered somewhat dangerous because of questionable neighborhoods, but it is now a popular tourist spot again.
Geography Question 8
Estonia, The Baltic Republic - Which country is Estonia's northern neighbour?
The correct answer is 'Finland'
Estonia is separated from its Northern neighbour by the Gulf of Finland. Other neighbours are Russia on the Eastern side, Latvia in the South and Sweden in the West.
Geography Question 9
Mother Cumberland - Which of these high school mascots belongs in Cumberland County?
The correct answer is 'Bulldogs'
The James Buchanan Rockets (Mercersburg) and Chambersburg Trojans are both Franklin county mascots. The town of Shippensburg is located on the county line, and the Shippensburg Greyhounds are on the Franklin County side. The Big Spring Bulldogs are from the town of Newville.
Geography Question 10
Tourist Attractions in Kansas - In Piqua, Kansas there is a museum dedicated to a silent film comedian (and native son). Who is this comedian?
The correct answer is 'Buster Keaton'
Buster Keaton was born in Piqua; his parents were in the town with a vaudeville act.
There is an annual Buster Keaton Celebration in nearby Iola, Kansas.
There is an annual Buster Keaton Celebration in nearby Iola, Kansas.