geography Trivia Quiz # 81
This is Geography Quiz # 81, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
US State Mottos - 'In God We Trust' is the motto of which state ?
The correct answer is 'Florida'
The State Song is 'Swanee River'
Geography Question 2
Let's Hear It For The Little Boys - The Cook Islands, covering just 93 sq. miles, were discovered by James Cook in 1773. They became a British protectorate in 1888 but then became a territory of which country in 1901?
The correct answer is 'New Zealand'
There are 15 islands in total and are scattered over 850,000 sq. miles of Pacific Ocean. About 18,000 people live on the Cook Islands but a further 25,000 live in New Zealand. The money they send home helps to support the economy of the islands.
Geography Question 3
Random Facts About the Ukraine - In the 2000 Polish movie 'With Fire and the Sword' one Ukrainian minister played hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky. He is the minister of:
The correct answer is 'culture'
Bohdan Stupka is his name.
Geography Question 4
Fun Facts about Nice! - What sort of music festival is Nice famous for?
The correct answer is 'Jazz'
I saw the Duke Ellington orchestra and James Brown at the 1999 one. The festival has been held at the Roman ruins near the city.
Geography Question 5
A Tourist In Dublin - You would really like to see the sea, and people have told you that Howth is the place for you to go. What means of public transport would you take from Dublin City Centre to Howth?
The correct answer is 'DART'
Howth is a nice place not too far from Dublin, located directly at the sea, with cliffs and lots of heather and fern :) The DART for Howth leaves at Connolly Station, just a few minutes from O'Connell Street.
DART stands for Dublin Area Rapid Transit. The DART network, operated by Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) was established for commuters traveling every day into town.
DART stands for Dublin Area Rapid Transit. The DART network, operated by Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) was established for commuters traveling every day into town.
Geography Question 6
Wyoming - Frontier Days is located in what city?
The correct answer is 'Cheyenne'
Attendees will enjoy the 9 days of rodeo action from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Other highlights include four parades, three pancake breakfasts, nightly country western music concerts, a carnival midway, a USAF air show, twice daily gunfighter demos, and much more!
Geography Question 7
Mountains of the World - These mountains are located in southern Turkey.
The correct answer is 'Taurus mountains'
Geography Question 8
Do You Know Europe? - What is Finland very rich in?
The correct answer is 'lakes'
There are nearly 250 000 lakes, which have an area of at least 500 square metres.
Geography Question 9
Australian Landmarks - Next, we're headed north to Queensland. What name is given to the largest coral reef in the world?
The correct answer is 'The Great Barrier Reef'
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Queensland. It is the largest natural feature on earth stretching more than 3,000km and is visible from space. The area consists of more than 3,000 reefs and there are an estimated 1,500 species of fish and more than 300 species of coral.
Geography Question 10
Name the Japanese City II - The gateway to the Pacific Coast is this city, where the Aobajo Castle is located and where the Tanabata star festival takes place in the summer. This city is also a base to go to the scenic town of Matsushima.
The correct answer is 'Sendai'
Sendai is located in the northern Tohoku region of Honshu and is relatively near to Fukushima, Yamagata, and Shinjo.