FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 15 Quiz

Answer: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone sits over a hotspot where magma from the core of the earth rises toward the surface. Major eruptions have at times been large enough to drop a foot of ash more than 1000 miles away. Yellowstone experiences between 1000 to 2000 measurable earth quakes every year.

A supereruption which took place 640,000 years ago is responsible for most of the calderas that exists at Yellowstone today.

Question by player MargW

Answer: Finland

Although the Soviet army invaded Finland during the Winter War of 1939 two months after invading Poland, and the Soviets during the 20th century tried to subvert Finland's government, Finland never became a part of the USSR. Prudently, Finland took no side during the Cold War so as not to provoke more problems with its gigantic neighbor to the east.

Question by player gracious1

Answer: East Pakistan

With an estimated casualty rate of 500,000, the Bhola cyclone was one of the most deadly storms in history. The Pakistani military response to the government was widely criticised, and about three weeks later the nationalistic Awami League won all but two seats in a national election.

The Awami League were denied control of the government by the Pakistani General, Yahya Khan, which ultimately led to the Bangladesh Liberation War and the independence of Bangladesh.

Question by player malik24

Answer: Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and it has an area of 98,480km2. It has a population of around 50 million people and its currency is won.

Question by player Fedsat

Answer: Cuba

Isla de Juventud (Isle of Youth) is located off the south coast of Cuba. It is known for its black sand beaches and excellent fishing. San Juan Hill is located in SE Cuba near Santiago. The area was made famous as a battle site during the Spanish-American War.

This battle helped propel Theodore Roosevelt to the US Presidency. In 1980 Fidel Castro dedicated "John Lennon Park" in Havana. The park includes a statue erected in honor of the singer and the "All You Need Is Love" playground.

Question by player bigwoo

Answer: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a neighborhood at the western tip of St. Thomas. The other areas listed are actual areas on St. Thomas. Ironically, most of the people of French descent live in Frenchtown and on the Northside, but not in Bordeaux.

Question by player Aiyetoro

Answer: India

India's national anthem is called "Jana Gana Mana" and was written by Rabindranath Tagore.

Question by player explorer2497

Answer: South America

The Anaconda snake prefers a watery environment in the Amazon. Piranha fish are found in river systems on the eastern side of the continent such as the Amazon basin and the Orinoco. Jaguars are found in an area extending from parts of Brazil through Central America to Mexico.

Question by player suomy

Answer: Kyrgyzstan

Horse riding is very important to the Kyrgyz people. There are many other games on horseback in Kyrgyzstan, including one where a player attempts to pick up a coin lying on the ground while the horse is at full gallop.

Question by player dirtyharry2489

Answer: Switzerland

As Switzerland has four official languages, 'Helvetia' is often used on coins and stamps. Switzerland is also known by the names die Schweiz, la Suisse, Svizzera, and Svizra.

Question by player lilyalli