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Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 28

FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 28 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 #
419,571

Updated
Apr 07 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
275

Last 3 plays: moonraker2 (10/10), Cinderella62 (9/10), ed18mazur (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what ocean is the island of Bora Bora found? Hint

Indian

Pacific

Atlantic

Arctic

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before it became known as Zambia in 1964, what was this nation's British endowed name? Hint

Southern Africa

Northern Rhodesia

Eastern Congo

Southern Timbuktu

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which city is the capital of the United States and named after "the father" of that country? Hint

Lincoln, Nebraska

Seattle, Washington

Washington, D.C.

Jefferson City, Montana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following state capitals is NOT in New England? Hint

Concord

Hartford

Honolulu

Boston

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following rivers acts as a source for the Dead Sea? Hint

Jordan

Ganga

Danube

Nile

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is not a major city in Alabama? Hint

Birmingham

Montgomery

Chattanooga

Tuscaloosa

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Question 7 of 10

7. In order to get onto Cape Cod, you must cross either the Bourne Bridge or the Sagamore Bridge. What man-made body of water do these bridges span? Hint

Panama Canal

Cape Cod Canal

Lake Mead

Troubled Waters

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Question 8 of 10

8. Greenland is the biggest island in the world. It belongs to which of the following countries? Hint

Sweden

Canada

Iceland

Denmark

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Question 9 of 10

9. Australia is a land of 'big' landmarks. What famous crustacean can be found at Ballina in New South Wales? Hint

The large lobster

The big prawn

The copious crab

The yummy yabbie

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Question 10 of 10

10. A statue of which European Queen can be found in Oranjestad, Aruba? Hint

Anne

Elizabeth

Wilhelmina

Victoria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what ocean is the island of Bora Bora found?

Answer: Pacific

You can find the romantic island paradise of Bora Bora in the South Pacific at Tahiti. It is considered part of the 'France of the Pacific'.

Question by player MyGirl2000

2. Before it became known as Zambia in 1964, what was this nation's British endowed name?

Answer: Northern Rhodesia

After this area of Africa was colonised by the British in the 18th century, the British incorporated the areas known as Barotiziland-North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia into the one, and renamed it officially as Northern Rhodesia in 1811. From that date until October, 1964, when this part of Africa gain independence from the United Kingdom, it was known as thus, but from independence, it became known as Zambia - a name meaning "Grand River".

Question by player Creedy

3. Which city is the capital of the United States and named after "the father" of that country?

Answer: Washington, D.C.

George Washington is known to Americans as "the father of our country." D.C. stands for "District of Columbia" and it is not a state, but a federal district which is not a part of any of the States around it (Maryland, Virginia). The only city in the district is Washington.

Question by player Ynneg

4. Which of the following state capitals is NOT in New England?

Answer: Honolulu

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, nowhere near New England. Honolulu has actually been the capital of Hawaii longer than Hawaii has been an official state of the USA. The incorrect answers are the capitals of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Question by player davegrilla

5. Which of the following rivers acts as a source for the Dead Sea?

Answer: Jordan

Dead Sea is a salt lake found between Israel and Jordan. Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land.

Question by player AarushLuthra

6. Which is not a major city in Alabama?

Answer: Chattanooga

Chattanoga is in Tennessee, and is famous for its railroad history.

Question by player DogtheAV8R

7. In order to get onto Cape Cod, you must cross either the Bourne Bridge or the Sagamore Bridge. What man-made body of water do these bridges span?

Answer: Cape Cod Canal

The Cape Cod Canal is about 17 miles long and 540 feet wide. It connects Cape Cod Bay in the north to Buzzards Bay in the south. There is also a railroad bridge that spans the canal.

Question by player fungi316

8. Greenland is the biggest island in the world. It belongs to which of the following countries?

Answer: Denmark

It was claimed by the Kingdom of Denmark for many centuries. In 1979 it became known as a part of the Commonwealth of the Realm of Denmark.

Question by player Myrel

9. Australia is a land of 'big' landmarks. What famous crustacean can be found at Ballina in New South Wales?

Answer: The big prawn

The Big Prawn will be found at the southern entrance to Ballina in northern New South Wales. Pink and looks juicy. Ballina is located on the mid north coast of New South Wales in Australia and is approximately 750km north of Sydney.

Question by player davidmrae

10. A statue of which European Queen can be found in Oranjestad, Aruba?

Answer: Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948. Aruba is a Dutch island and the monarch of the Netherlands is also monarch of Aruba. The statue in Oranjestad gives her dates as 1898-1948. This is because she was only 10 when she became Queen, not reigning without regent until she was 18. Having led her people through the difficult years of WW II she abdicated in favour of her daughter in 1948.

Question by player revpat

Source: Author FTBot

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