geography Trivia Quiz # 83
This is Geography Quiz # 83, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Aotearoa - The hot, dry summers in Marlborough mean that it has become the largest area in New Zealand for growing _______ ?
The correct answer is 'grapes'
What used to be rather arid pastureland is now covered with large vineyards and small boutique wineries. There are various tours and self-drive wine trails which are a good, if rather unsober, way to spend a day or two.
Geography Question 2
"W" European Cities - This German city was the site of the starting point of the Reformation (1517).
The correct answer is 'Wittenberg'
Wittenberg was the residence of religious reformers Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchton. Luther nailed his 95 theses to the doors of the Schlosskirche (Palace Church). He usually preached in the Stadtkirche. (City Church).
Geography Question 3
Name the U.S. State - Lewiston. Biddeford. Auburn. Brunswick. Sanford.
The correct answer is 'Maine'
Maine is the most northeastern of all the US states. It was admitted to statehood in 1820 and is comprised of 16 counties. Its capital city is Augusta, and its nickname is the "Pinetree State".
Geography Question 4
A Street Called "Hope" - Further down Hope Street is one of the grander public houses of Liverpool - "The Philharmonic" ( so called because it is opposite The Philharmonic Concert Hall) What feature of this remarkable establishment should visitors NOT miss?
The correct answer is 'The gentlemen's toilets'
Although all of these are features of "The Phil", the gents' washrooms must not be missed! In quieter parts of the day the staff will arrange visits for female guests, as the spectacular architecture of the humble lavatories must not be missed.
Geography Question 5
Yellowstone National Park - Which species of animal is not found in the Yellowstone ecosystem?
The correct answer is 'Kodiak Bear'
Geography Question 6
Hampton Roads Area - How many independent cities lie within the Hampton Roads region?
The correct answer is '10'
Virginia has a total of 40 independent cities. The Hampton Roads region is also called the Seven Cities area because of the major independent cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk. But there are also the independent cities of Williamsburg, Poquoson, and Franklin.
Geography Question 7
"T" European Cities - This city is traditionally thought to be the oldest city of Norway.
The correct answer is 'Tønsberg'
Tønsberg is the capital of Vestfold county. It was formerly home port for the Norwegian whaling fleet.
Geography Question 8
But Where Did It Happen? ( 2 ) - The RMS Titanic was the biggest passenger liner in the world when she sank on her maiden voyage on 14th April, 1912. Widely assumed to have been built in Liverpool, where was she actually constructed?
The correct answer is 'Belfast, Northern Ireland'
In 1898, 14 years prior to the disaster, Morgan Robertson wrote a novel called 'Futility' about the largest ship ever made hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic on a cold, April night. The fictitious ship was called the 'Titan.'
Geography Question 9
The Upper Galilee - The northern border of the Galilee region is the Litani River in Lebanon?
The correct answer is 'true'
Are you surprised? Well just remember that geographical features and regions are not bothered by politics like people are.
Geography Question 10
The Garden State--New Jersey - Does New Jersey have state colors?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
The state colors are buff and blue, and are seen in many New Jersey symbols, including the license plate.