geography Trivia Quiz # 90
This is Geography Quiz # 90, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Australia's Physical Geography - What percentage (approximately) of mainland Australia do its deserts cover?
The correct answer is '18%'
Of this percentage, the Great Victoria Desert is the largest in Australia, located in both Western and South Australia, it covers only approximately 5% of the mainland.
Geography Question 2
What do you know about Scranton, PA? - Scranton is the birthplace of which reclusive playwright?
The correct answer is 'Jason Miller'
Jason Miller was born and reared on the edge of Scranton. He worked as a waiter, truck driver, and welfare investigator before breaking into acting professionally. Jason Miller was married to Linda Gleason (daughter of Jackie) from 1963-1973. Their son is actor Jason Patric. Jason Miller died in May, 2001. He was 62. He is buried in Scranton.
Geography Question 3
Coasts - Which of these resorts is not on Florida’s Emerald Coast?
The correct answer is 'Daytona Beach'
The Emerald Coast, also known as the Redneck Riviera, stretches along the Gulf Coast of the Florida Panhandle. Unlike the other three localities, Daytona Beach is on the Atlantic Coast.
Geography Question 4
"G" Asian Cities - Also called Lakhnauti, this ancient city in India was the former capital of Bengal.
The correct answer is 'Gaur'
Gaur was the capital of Bengal ca.1200-1340 and 1455-1563.
Geography Question 5
Alabama Fun Facts - The world's first electric trolley system opened in this city in 1886.
The correct answer is 'Montgomery'
Geography Question 6
Warwickshire UK - The first major battle of the English Civil War was fought in Warwickshire. Which battle was it?
The correct answer is 'Edge Hill'
Edge Hill was the first pitched battle of the Civil War and was fought in 1642. The result was inconclusive.
Marston Moor (Yorkshire) and Naseby (Northamptonshire) were more decisive battles of the same conflict being fought in 1644 and 1645 respectively.
Bosworth (Leicestershire) was the final battle in the Wars of the Roses in 1485.
Marston Moor (Yorkshire) and Naseby (Northamptonshire) were more decisive battles of the same conflict being fought in 1644 and 1645 respectively.
Bosworth (Leicestershire) was the final battle in the Wars of the Roses in 1485.
Geography Question 7
New York State of mind - New York is known as which state?
The correct answer is 'Empire state'
The industial empire of the US was once centered in New York city, hence the name.
Geography Question 8
Modesto and Its General Area - Back to our journey, we leave Highway 108 for historic Highway 49. This highway is famous as California's golden highway, running from Oakhurst in the south, north through the "Mother Lode," past Sutter's Mill (where gold was first discovered), and east across the Sierra Nevadas. Just a few miles from Highway 108 we come to an old ghost mining town. You can walk the dusty streets, visit an old-time saloon, or even watch the blacksmith before you go horseback riding. What is the name of this boomtown-turned tourist hotspot?
The correct answer is 'Columbia'
You can see how people lived 150 years ago. It's almost like travelling back in time. You can spend a whole day there, and almost forget in which century you're living.
Geography Question 9
Leicester, Leicestershire - Ratae Coritanorum, was the Roman Name given to which Leicestershire Town, City or village ?
The correct answer is 'Leicester'
Sounded hard eh? Easy in the end. There is a Roman Museum in Leicester called 'The Jewry Wall' built within the remains of the Roman bath house.
Geography Question 10
Back down to Sussex - Which town is the county town of East Sussex?
The correct answer is 'Lewes'
Americans have state capitals, songs, insects etc. We just have county towns.
Lewes has been a town since Saxon times and in 1264 was the site of a historically significant battle between Simon de Montfort and King Henry III.
Lewes has been a town since Saxon times and in 1264 was the site of a historically significant battle between Simon de Montfort and King Henry III.