geography Trivia Quiz # 96
This is Geography Quiz # 96, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Former Names Of African Cities - The former Portuguese colony of Mozambique, and today's capital Maputo. What was Maputo called?
The correct answer is 'Lourenco Marques'
Geography Question 2
Old Places, New Names - Gdansk used to be known as?
The correct answer is 'Danzig'
Geography Question 3
Beautiful British Columbia - What is the largest Provincial Park in B.C.?
The correct answer is 'Lord Tweedsmuir'
Lord Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is 981,000 hectares in size.
Geography Question 4
Iowa - Why is the oak Iowa's state tree?
The correct answer is 'because it contributes to the wildlife'
In Iowa the oak is prized for the contributions it provides for the birds and other wildlife.
Geography Question 5
All about Oman - What is the name of the world's second largest cave system found in Oman?
The correct answer is 'Al Fallah Caves'
This huge cave system offers beautiful, grand chambers and caverns to the avid spelunkers.
Geography Question 6
US Cities - In Sweetwater, Texas, every year they have a roundup for what?
The correct answer is 'rattlesnakes'
Geography Question 7
Indian Ocean Islands - The capital of the Laccadive Islands is situated on this island.
The correct answer is 'Kavaratti'
The capital of the Laccadive Islands is also called Kavaratti.
Geography Question 8
Kentucky County Seats - For you religious types: Christian County?
The correct answer is 'Hopkinsville'
Hopkinsville is the birthplace of noted psychic Edgar Cayce.
Geography Question 9
Asia - What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The correct answer is 'Dushanbe'
Tajikistan was on of the last states to break away from the Soviet Union and was also one of the last to hold the Soviet flag.
Geography Question 10
Tough African Capitals II - Nouakchott is the capital of?
The correct answer is 'Mauritania'