geography Trivia Quiz # 85
This is Geography Quiz # 85, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Biggest City But Not Capital - New Zealand, Wellington.
The correct answer is 'Auckland'
New Zealand's principal port. Founded 1840 as capital of NZ, but replaced by Wellington 1865.
Geography Question 2
Caribbean Countries - This republic is made up of two major islands and several smaller ones. It is quite unique, as it exports oil.
The correct answer is 'Trinidad and Tobago'
Trinidad (Spanish: "Trinity") is the largest and most populous of the 23 islands which make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just 11 km (7 miles) off the northeastern coast of Venezuela.
Geography Question 3
Port Arthur - Not Just For Criminals Anymore! - Why were livestock NOT kept at Port Arthur?
The correct answer is 'To prevent absconders using them as a source of provisions'
Draught animals were not introduced until 1864. The convicts had to do all of the manual labour themselves.
Geography Question 4
Islands of the Philippines - What province is nearest to Sabah, Malaysia?
The correct answer is 'Tawi-Tawi'
Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost province of the Philippines. The Turtle Islands which are part of the province of Tawi-Tawi are just 20 kilometers from Sabah. In fact, the people of Tawi-Tawi have a commercial relationship with the people of Sabah.
Geography Question 5
"I" European Cities - This seaport town in Slovenia was formerly in Italy.
The correct answer is 'Izola'
Along with Koper, Izola is Slovenia´s major port. It is situated in the Istria region, which belonged to Austria 1797-1805 and 1814-1919, to Italy 1919-47 and to Yugoslavia 1954-91.
Geography Question 6
The Lovely Town of Huddersfield - Huddersfield Town A.F.C. play at the Galpharm Stadium. What was the name of the stadium when it was first built?
The correct answer is 'MacAlpine Stadium'
Old Trafford is of course the home of Manchester United, Twerton Park is home to the wonderful Bath City, and the Reebok Stadium is home to Bolton Wanderers.
Geography Question 7
10Q - It is the weekend again and the family decides to head east from San Francisco. As we come to Altamont Pass we are amazed at the type of farming that is being practised here. Are these giant monsters that cover the hills part of the quest for alternative energies?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
Altamomt Pass is one of three major wind farming regions in California. The other two are San Gorgonio Pass, north of Palm Springs and the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County. At Altamont Pass, the cool Pacific air is funneled through at speeds up to 27 miles per hour in the summer months. We are most impressed with these giant turbines.
Geography Question 8
Arizona - Who is credited with naming both Phoenix and Tempe?
The correct answer is 'Daryll Dupa'
Dupa was an English adventurer who was steeped in the classics. He named Phoenix after the mythical bird that rose from its ashes, because the new town was built over an ancient Hohokam settlement along the Salt River. He named Tempe after the legendary Vale of Tempe in Greece.
Geography Question 9
Statistics Facts about the States - In 1989, which state had the highest number of divorces per 1,000 people?
The correct answer is 'Nevada'
Nevada: 11.9, New York: 3.3, California: 4.3, Texas: 5.5
Geography Question 10
Akron, Ohio - What is the meaning of the name "Akron"?
The correct answer is 'A High Place'
Akron is Greek for 'a high place' and was named that because it was at the summit of the new Ohio and Erie Canal. (Although jaded Akron wintertime drivers might believe 'Town of Many Hills' to be more appropriate).