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Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 5

FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 5 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: 3 mins.

Author
FTBot

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
408,861

Updated
Apr 13 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
499

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is NOT a name for one of the earth's seas? Hint

Red Sea

Black Sea

Yellow Sea

Blue Sea

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the official name of the highest mountain in Vietnam?
Hint

Table Mountain

Everest

Fan Si Pan

Fancy Pants

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1989 this Asian country changed its name to the Union of Myanmar. What was this country formerly called? Hint

India

Nepal

Burma

Honduras

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Matterhorn (Monte Cervino in Italian and Mont Cervin in French) overlooks Zermatt. Which two countries share this mountain? Hint

Austria and Spain

France and Greece

Italy and Switzerland

France and Portugal

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Question 5 of 10

5. This landmark is known around the world but what is the proper name for what the locals might call "The Coathanger"? Hint

London Olympic Stadium

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Brooklyn Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Question 6 of 10

6. How was the Grand Canyon formed? Hint

massive earthquake

giant meteor strike

carved by glaciers 10,000 years ago

carved out by Colorado River and erosion

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Question 7 of 10

7. This state, explored by Daniel Boone, is located in southeastern U.S. It has Frankfort as its capital. Can you name this state? Hint

Georgia

Kentucky

Tennessee

Alabama

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Question 8 of 10

8. To which US state would I be traveling if I wanted to see Paul Bunyan, Target Field, Lake Minnetonka, and the Mall of America? Hint

Washington

Wisconsin

Minnesota

Montana

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Murderkill River in Delaware flows through Kent County into the Delaware Bay. With its name derived from the Dutch, what was the original meaning of the name Murderkill? Hint

Killing River

Mother River

Black River

Dutch River

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Question 10 of 10

10. On what African river can the Kariba dam be found? Hint

Niger

Congo

Orange

Zambezi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is NOT a name for one of the earth's seas?

Answer: Blue Sea

The Yellow Sea is an area of the Pacific Ocean lying between China and the Korean Peninsula. The Red Sea is a long and narrow portion of the Indian Ocean that lies between Africa and Asia. The Black Sea has shorelines in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, and would be totally land-locked but for the narrow Bosporus Strait that connects it (ultimately) to the Aegean Sea and then the Mediterranean.

Question by player darksplash

2. What is the official name of the highest mountain in Vietnam?

Answer: Fan Si Pan

Fan Si Pan (Phang Xi Pang) is located in Cao Lai province of northwest Vietnam. At 3,142 metres (10,312 feet), it is the highest mountain in Indochina.

Question by player spinhootler

3. In 1989 this Asian country changed its name to the Union of Myanmar. What was this country formerly called?

Answer: Burma

The correct answer is Burma. Geographically it is the largest county in Indochina. This beautiful country contains mountains, plains, and jungle areas. It is also hit frequently by monsoons.

Question by player dcpddc478

4. The Matterhorn (Monte Cervino in Italian and Mont Cervin in French) overlooks Zermatt. Which two countries share this mountain?

Answer: Italy and Switzerland

Matterhorn is the German name. The Swiss have all three languages plus Romansch as official languages. Climbers led by Edward Whymper were the first to climb the peak in 1865. Four of the party died during the descent.

Question by player suomy

5. This landmark is known around the world but what is the proper name for what the locals might call "The Coathanger"?

Answer: Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Harbour Bridge connects the northern suburbs to the city centre. An alternative road tunnel known as the Sydney Harbour Tunnel runs under the harbour but traffic is still a nightmare.

Question by player benco

6. How was the Grand Canyon formed?

Answer: carved out by Colorado River and erosion

The Grand Canyon, located in the US state of Arizona, is a true wonder of nature. The Colorado River and other general forces of erosion carved it out over millions of years. The process is ongoing. Over time, water seeps into cracks, freezes, expands, and melts; rocks break off and carry debris to the canyon floor, which is washed away during flash floods; wind also plays a role and trees are scarce and have shallow roots, so soil is easily dislodged. Still, it's the river itself, carrying snow melt from the Rocky Mountains to the sea, which was and is the major factor in creating this national treasure.

Question by player Nealzineatser

7. This state, explored by Daniel Boone, is located in southeastern U.S. It has Frankfort as its capital. Can you name this state?

Answer: Kentucky

Kentucky was ceded to the British by the French in 1763 and later it was ceded to the U.S. in 1783 by the Treaty of Paris. Frankfort, which is the state's capital, is located in the northern part of the state.

Question by player Katy_sh

8. To which US state would I be traveling if I wanted to see Paul Bunyan, Target Field, Lake Minnetonka, and the Mall of America?

Answer: Minnesota

Bemidji, Minnesota is home to the Paul Bunyan Statue. His Ox Babe joins him there. Target Field is the home of the Minnesota Twins, and the Mall of America is the largest indoor shopping mall in the United States.

Question by player Red6513

9. The Murderkill River in Delaware flows through Kent County into the Delaware Bay. With its name derived from the Dutch, what was the original meaning of the name Murderkill?

Answer: Mother River

Murderkill River literally translates to "Mother River River," as it comes from the Dutch words "moeder," meaning mother, and "kille," meaning river.

Question by player westphillyrun

10. On what African river can the Kariba dam be found?

Answer: Zambezi

The Kariba dam is one of the largest dams in the world. It towers to a height of 420', and has a width of 1900'.

Question by player surdoux

Source: Author FTBot

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