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Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 3
Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 3

FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 3 Quiz


A mix of 10 Geography questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
408,299
Updated
Aug 25 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
550
Last 3 plays: Kiwikaz (5/10), briarwoodrose (10/10), Guest 136 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. If I wanted to make a documentary film on the wild animals of the Serengeti Ecosystem, to which of these African countries would I buy tickets? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these is a North American region? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Hague, Maastricht, Volendam, Utrecht, Leiden. Where are these cities located? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where is the Dead Sea? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the body of water between Sri Lanka and India? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Following the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, in what desert were hundreds of rocks painted blue as a symbol of peace? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What are the directions of north, south, east, and west called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which US state, with Helena as its capital and Billings as its largest city, was the 41st state admitted to the Union in 1889? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following countries is completely surrounded by another country? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This country, located in western Europe, has three administrative languages and it became independent as a result of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815. This country is also a member of the Beneleux. Can you name this country? Hint



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Oct 30 2024 : Kiwikaz: 5/10
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Oct 29 2024 : Guest 136: 10/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 72: 7/10
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Oct 13 2024 : Kabdanis: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. If I wanted to make a documentary film on the wild animals of the Serengeti Ecosystem, to which of these African countries would I buy tickets?

Answer: Tanzania

I would buy tickets to the diverse county of Tanzania. The Serengeti Ecosystem is located in south-western Kenya and north-western Tanzania. This unique area of Africa is home to the largest mammal migrations in the world. The word itself is derived from Maasai word "serengeti" which means endless plains.
Question by player dcpddc478
2. Which of these is a North American region?

Answer: The Ozarks

The Ozarks are a mountain range found in the plateaus of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Part of the interior highlands, they are smack-dab between the Rockies to the far west and the Appalachians to the far east.

The Pyrenees are a European mountain range found on the France-Spain border, the Drakensbergs are on the Great Escarpment of South Africa and Lesotho, and the Great Sandy Desert is in Australia.

Question by player kyleisalive
3. The Hague, Maastricht, Volendam, Utrecht, Leiden. Where are these cities located?

Answer: The Netherlands

The Hague is the site of the International Court of Justice and the seat of the Dutch government, but not the capital, which is Amsterdam. Leiden had the first university in the country. Volendam is a small town by the sea, near Amsterdam. Maastricht is close to the border with Belgium. Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the country.

Question by player Babilonia
4. Where is the Dead Sea?

Answer: Jordan Rift Valley, Middle East

The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest areas of water in the world. Its shores are at the lowest point on land at 422 metres below sea level. Its high salinity means that little life is supported, other than some bacteria and fungi.

Question by player suomy
5. What is the name of the body of water between Sri Lanka and India?

Answer: Palk Strait

Palk Strait is about 33 to 50 miles (53 to 80 km) wide and is named after Robert Palk (1717 - 1798), an English politician and cleric who served as President of the British East India Company and governor of Madras in British India. Cook Strait lies between New Zealand's North and South Island, La Manche is the French name for the English Channel and Bering Strait is the natural boundary between Alaska and Russia.

Question by player Debarrio
6. Following the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, in what desert were hundreds of rocks painted blue as a symbol of peace?

Answer: Sinai Desert

About 6% of the land area of Egypt lies on the Sinai Peninsula which is the only part of Egypt located in Asia. Much of the inland portion of the peninsula is the Sinai Desert. In 1980 the Belgian artist Jean Verame received permission from Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and a grant from the United Nations to paint an area of rocks of the Sinai blue and this area became known as the Blue Desert.

Question by player Triviaballer
7. What are the directions of north, south, east, and west called?

Answer: cardinal directions

If you know you are facing north, east is to your right and west is to your left. If the sun is out and you are lost in the northern hemisphere and you have an analog watch, point the hour hand toward the sun and south is halfway between the hour hand and 12 o'clock.

Question by player BlueMNguy
8. Which US state, with Helena as its capital and Billings as its largest city, was the 41st state admitted to the Union in 1889?

Answer: Montana

The "Treasure State" was one of four states admitted in November 1889. The other three were North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington.

Question by player rustymutt
9. Which of the following countries is completely surrounded by another country?

Answer: Lesotho

Such geographic entities completely surrounded by another one are known as enclaves. There are three enclave independent countries in the world: Lesotho, surrounded by South Africa, and San Marino and Vatican City, both enclosed by Italy.

Question by player MAK13
10. This country, located in western Europe, has three administrative languages and it became independent as a result of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815. This country is also a member of the Beneleux. Can you name this country?

Answer: Luxembourg

Luxembourg borders France, the Netherlands and Belgium. German, French and Luxembourgish are the three official languages of this country, with Luxembourgish designated the "national language". In 1795, Luxembourg was annexed by France and eventually became independent in 1815 as a result of the Treaty of Vienna.

Question by player Katy_sh
Source: Author FTBot

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