geography Trivia Quiz # 97
This is Geography Quiz # 97, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
More Fun NJ Facts! - Which NJ town has the largest population of Cubans in one square mile?
The correct answer is 'Union City'
There are more Cubans in Union City (in 1 sq. mile), than Havana, Cuba.
Geography Question 2
The Other Florida Tourist Attractions - Since we have explored this much of Florida, we decided to drive to the southernmost point in the continental United States. We argued about where this is. My brother said it was on Key Largo. Is that correct?
The correct answer is 'No'
Key West is the southernmost city in the Continental United States and the southern ending point for US Route 1, State Route A1A. There is a marker stating it is only 90 miles to Cuba. There is so much to do and see in Key West it would be way too much to put in this small space. WARNING, don't go during Fantasy Fest in late October unless you really want to party.
Geography Question 3
US State Borders - What Canadian province borders the most US States?
The correct answer is 'Ontario'
It borders 5: Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Quebec and BC tie at 4 (Q: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, {Maine;} BC: Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana). Newfoundland does not border the US.
Geography Question 4
World Cities: Population Comparisons - The citation for one very useful website (based on data from January, 2005) I relied on in part for this quiz will be in the answer to this question.
Which of these agglomerations has the largest population?
Which of these agglomerations has the largest population?
The correct answer is 'Mexico City'
Mexico City: 22,350,000
Miami: 5,450,000 (includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach)
Madrid: 5,250,000
Melbourne: 3,600,000
This information and much more is available from Th.Brinkhoff, "The Principal Agglomerations of the World." www.citypopulation.de/World.html
Miami: 5,450,000 (includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach)
Madrid: 5,250,000
Melbourne: 3,600,000
This information and much more is available from Th.Brinkhoff, "The Principal Agglomerations of the World." www.citypopulation.de/World.html
Geography Question 5
The Place to B - Porto-Novo is the capital of this B-country.
The correct answer is 'Benin'
The small African nation of Benin, originally called Dahomey, gained its independence from France in 1960. Benin is situated between Togo and Nigeria on the North Atlantic.
Geography Question 6
Where in the World am I Going? - My Air Andaman flight takes off a bit late, but I will still have plenty of time to soak up the sun. If sunbathing on the beach gets too taxing, I can always visit Taksin Palace, the summer residence of the King and Queen of the country. During my down time, I'll visit the 24 meter tall, seated golden Buddha on Khao Kong. Where am I going?
The correct answer is 'Narathiwat'
Narathiwat is located in the very south of Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. Most of its inhabitants are Muslim and traditional painted korlae boats can be seen in the fishing villages. Taksin Palace is open to the public when the King and Queen are not in residence. The sitting Buddha of Khao Kong is the tallest seated Buddha image in Thailand.
Geography Question 7
London For Expert Visitors - Which of these London street markets takes place on Sundays only?
The correct answer is 'Petticoat Lane'
Leather Lane is in Holborn. Berwick street is in Soho. Portobello Market is in the Notting Hill area. 'Petticoat Lane' is the name given to the Sunday Market in and near Middlesex Street. This was a traditionally Jewish area with shops closing on Saturdays but reopening on Sundays. Near here was the famous Bloom's Jewish restaurant until it moved to Golders Green.
Geography Question 8
The States of the USA - In which state is the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame located?
The correct answer is 'Minnesota'
It is located in Eveleth, Minnesota. Minnesota is also the home to the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the U.S.
Geography Question 9
New Zealand Quiz - What year did the first tour, under the name 'New Zealand Rugby Football Union' (NZRFU) take place?
The correct answer is '1893'
They played a 10 game tour of Australia, and with it, the birth of arguably the greatest rugby nation!
In many of the smaller rugby countries where people may not even know where New Zealand is, they would most certainly have heard of the All Blacks.
In many of the smaller rugby countries where people may not even know where New Zealand is, they would most certainly have heard of the All Blacks.
Geography Question 10
Cities Along Latitude 20 Degrees South - This is the largest city to be found on an African island.
The correct answer is 'Antananarivo'
Antananarivo is capital of Madagascar.