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Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 26

FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 26 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 #
419,245

Updated
Feb 26 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
447

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (4/10), turaguy (10/10), Guest 184 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Austria? Hint

Ouagadougou

Canberra

Paris

Vienna

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what country is the famous castle that Shakespeare referred to as Elsinore in his famous "Hamlet" play? Hint

Denmark

Sweden

France

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Jackson Hole valley and the town of Jackson can be found in which state, nicknamed the "Equality State"? Hint

Wyoming

Texas

California

New York

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the highest mountain in the Alps? Hint

Mont Blanc

Finsteraarhorn

Piz Bernina

Wildspitze

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the only Great Lake found completely within the United States? Hint

Lake Erie

Lake Huron

Lake Superior

Lake Michigan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Norway, because of its far north location, is known as _____. Hint

The Land of the Midnight Sun

The Land of the Far North

The Land of the Vikings

True North

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert of California that is the landing site for the U.S. Space Shuttles? Hint

Nellis Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base

Vandenberg Air Force Base

Beale Air Force Base

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following monuments is NOT located in India? Hint

Taj Mahal

Marco Zero

Charminar

Hawa Mahal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where on Earth are there geological features identified as ergs, regs and hamadas? Hint

Himalaya Mountains

Sahara Desert

Marianna Trench

Mammoth Caves

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Question 10 of 10

10. The country which is called Croatia in English is known by which name in its native language? Hint

Helvetia

Hrvatska

Suomi

Hellas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Austria?

Answer: Vienna

Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. Paris is the capital of France. Lastly, Canberra is the capital of Australia.

Question by player smartman100

2. In what country is the famous castle that Shakespeare referred to as Elsinore in his famous "Hamlet" play?

Answer: Denmark

Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list (2000).

Question by player ralucii_cph

3. The Jackson Hole valley and the town of Jackson can be found in which state, nicknamed the "Equality State"?

Answer: Wyoming

Wyoming has historically ranked as one of the least populated states in the United States. Located in the country's northwestern region, Wyoming has several geographic features running through it, including the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountain ranges, and the Intermontane Basins.

The town of Jackson and Jackson Hole, popularized by films such as "Dances with Wolves" and "Django Unchained", are in Wyoming.

Question by player Lpez

4. What is the highest mountain in the Alps?

Answer: Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps, with a height of 4.81km above sea level. Finsteraarhorn is 4.274km, Wildspitze is 3.768km, and Piz Bernina is 4.049km.

Question by player Sakansh

5. What is the only Great Lake found completely within the United States?

Answer: Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is the only great lake completely in the Unites States. Bordered on the west by Wisconsin, on the east by Michigan, to the north by Michigan's upper peninsula, and to the south by Illinois and Indiana.

Question by player explorer2497

6. Norway, because of its far north location, is known as _____.

Answer: The Land of the Midnight Sun

If you are at or beyond the Arctic Circle (66 degrees, 33 minutes North) on June 21st, the Sun will not dip below the horizon. On December 21st at that location, the sun will not rise above the horizon. The location of the Arctic Circle is based on this meteorological phenomenon.

Question by player froghair2

7. What is the name of the Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert of California that is the landing site for the U.S. Space Shuttles?

Answer: Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base is the West Coast site where the Space Shuttles land whenever the weather makes it impossible for them to land in Florida. Until 1991, Edwards was the preferred site for them to land, but the Kennedy Space Center has become the preferred site. The shift is mainly due to the cost of transporting the shuttle back to Florida.

Question by player honeybee4

8. Which of the following monuments is NOT located in India?

Answer: Marco Zero

Marco Zero is a geographic monument located in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Charminar is a mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Hawa Mahal or 'The wind fort' is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Question by player LoveAnimals555

9. Where on Earth are there geological features identified as ergs, regs and hamadas?

Answer: Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert holds many secrets but these are recognized as natural geological occurrences. The ergs are sandy expanses, regs are gravelly plains and the hamadas are stony upland plateaus. These geological features, not sand, make up about 70% of the total area of more than 3,600,000 sq. mi of the Sahara.

Question by player Mountainfree

10. The country which is called Croatia in English is known by which name in its native language?

Answer: Hrvatska

The Republika Hrvatska borders the Adriatic Sea, and was part of the country of Yugoslavia, before declaring independence in 1991. Its internet suffix of HR reflects its name in Croatian. Helvetia is Switzerland, Hellas is Greece, and Suomi is Finland.

Question by player rossian

Source: Author FTBot

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