geography Trivia Quiz # 99
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Aussie D's in Geography - We're 80 km south-west of Hobart in a town that was originally called Port Esperance. Where are we?
The correct answer is 'Dover'
A fishing port, Dover was once a convict station and has an 'old-world' atmosphere with its cottages and European trees. Great fishing, bushwalking and swimming.
Geography Question 2
A-Z Tour Of The World - Qatar: What is the primary religion of Qatar?
The correct answer is 'Islam'
The country is 95% Muslim.
Geography Question 3
A Tour on the Tokyo Metro! - Let's take a shortcut on the JR Yamanote sen to Ikebukuro (even though it's not an eidan line). Quick! Help me decide what line to go on before we get trampled by the crowd! (We are in Ueno Station).
The correct answer is 'Stay on the JR Yamanote sen.'
Japan is well known for its polite residents, and even in a crowd, one can usually hear voices shouting "Gommennasai!" (Sorry!), or "Daijoubu desu ka?" (Are you okay?). They have the good habit of letting people get off trains first and standing on one side (the left) of the elevator to assist harried people.
Geography Question 4
Spy Hunter: Mission Prime - Agent Jade thanks you for your efforts! A.S.H. has information that Kann Mann has taken to the sea. He was last seen headed for the largest island of the southwest coast of the province.
The correct answer is 'Vancouver Island'
Vancouver Island is home to B.C.'s capital city of Victoria, as well as Butchart Gardens and the Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre.
Geography Question 5
Touring The Golan Heights - This site is attributed to the Giant King Og. It consists of circles of rocks like Stonehenge, England. It was not excavated until after the Six Day War. This site was known in Arabic as Rujm el Hiri- "Cat's foot" but in Hebrew it's called_______________ meaning "Giant's Circles".
The correct answer is 'Galgal Refaim'
For more information refer to Deuteronomy 3:11 :"(Only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaites. His bed [c] was made of iron and was more than thirteen feet long and six feet wide. [d] It is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)"
Geography Question 6
Asia : A Mystery For You ? - What country is Baluchistan a subpart of ?
The correct answer is 'Pakistan'
Geography Question 7
Famous Cities: Cambridge - Which former Cambridge University student discovered the circulation of blood in the 17th Century?
The correct answer is 'William Harvey'
William Harvey (1578-1657) was an English doctor who discovered the circulation of blood in the body. He studied at Caius College, Cambridge and then at the University of Padua, as it was the centre for western European medicine. Harvey was recognised as the medical leader of his day.
Thomas Hardy was a 19th century author, Florence Nightingale was a 19th Century female nurse. It was not till the 20th Century women could study at Cambridge.
Robert Kock was a German doctor who did not study at Cambridge.
Thomas Hardy was a 19th century author, Florence Nightingale was a 19th Century female nurse. It was not till the 20th Century women could study at Cambridge.
Robert Kock was a German doctor who did not study at Cambridge.
Geography Question 8
National Park Tour - Virgin Islands NP - Snorkeling abounds all around the Virgin Islands, and the national park is no exception. There are several fantastic bays for snorkeling in within park boundaries. Which of the following is NOT one of these bays?
The correct answer is 'Great Cruz Bay'
All of these bays are a part of the island, but Great Cruz Bay, located on the southwest shore, is outside of the boundaries of the national park. We snorkeled for hours in all three of these bays, and a few others too.
Geography Question 9
Cities to Counties - If you travel due north of Istanbul, Turkey, what is the first country you will come to?
The correct answer is 'Romania'
Traveling due north, you would meet Romania across the Black Sea.
Geography Question 10
Where am I? - I am standing on the edge of one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, looking at an ancient temple built for Ramses II, which had to be relocated due to the rising waters of the lake, it is very hot here.
The correct answer is 'Abu Simbel'
Abu Simbel, sits on the edge of Lake Nasser, which separates Egypt from Sudan. This large temple was built for Ramesses II.
Each statue is about 20 metres high, and they were moved from the original place due to the rising waters from the Aswan dam.
Each statue is about 20 metres high, and they were moved from the original place due to the rising waters from the Aswan dam.