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'Grand' Geography Names Trivia Quiz

Each of these geographic place names includes the word 'Grand' (or its variations 'Gran' and 'Grande'). I wish you luck on this adventure!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

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181,900

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Two U.S. national parks have the word 'Grand' in their names. In which two states are these national parks located? Hint

Wyoming and Utah

Wyoming and Arizona

Arizona and New Mexico

New Mexico and Utah

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Bahamas, located just off the southeast coast of Florida, is a country made up of 700 islands and keys. Is it true that the largest island in The Bahamas is called Grand Bahama Island?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Gran Chaco of South America may best be described as which of the following? Hint

Desert region

Lowland plain

Mountain range

High step region

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Rio Grande is a great river that makes up a substantial portion of the U.S./Mexico border. In which U.S. state does the Rio Grande rise? Hint

Utah

New Mexico

Colorado

California

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Question 5 of 10

5. The United States is not the only one with 'grand' national parks. In which country can you find Cape Le Grand National Park? Hint

Australia

New Zealand

France

Suriname

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Question 6 of 10

6. This tiny set of three islands includes the names 'Grand', 'Little' and 'Brac'. To which island group am I referring? Hint

Fiji

Cayman

Sandwich

Falkland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which set of these Iberian-controlled archipelagos has an island with 'Gran' in its name? Hint

Canary Islands

Azores

Balearic Islands

Madeira Islands

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which country can you find the Grand Canal, a 1,000 mile long manmade waterway that was started in the 6th century A.D.? Hint

China

India

Russia

Brazil

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which U.S. president signed into existence the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, found in southern Utah? Hint

Bush

Carter

Reagan

Clinton

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Question 10 of 10

10. While the Rio Grande can be found between the U.S. and Mexico, it is not the only river with that name. In which of these countries can be found another Rio Grande? Hint

Ecuador

Chile

Venezuela

Bolivia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Two U.S. national parks have the word 'Grand' in their names. In which two states are these national parks located?

Answer: Wyoming and Arizona

The two parks in question are Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona and Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Year after year, the Grand Canyon is the second most visited national park in the United States, after Great Smokey Mountain National Park. It is located in the northern portion of Arizona. Grand Teton National Park is located just south of Yellowstone National Park in northwest Wyoming.

It contains some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world.

2. The Bahamas, located just off the southeast coast of Florida, is a country made up of 700 islands and keys. Is it true that the largest island in The Bahamas is called Grand Bahama Island?

Answer: No

In actuality, the largest Bahamian island is called Andros Island at 2300 sq. miles in total size. Grand Bahama Island is the fourth largest island of The Bahamas (at 430 total sq. miles), after Andros, Abaco and Great Inagua.

3. The Gran Chaco of South America may best be described as which of the following?

Answer: Lowland plain

The Gran Chaco is a 250,000 square mile expanse, largely in northern Argentina and Paraguay, and extending into Bolivia. Most of the Gran Chaco is nonagricultural, and is dotted with forests and swamps, some of which have not been fully explored.

4. The Rio Grande is a great river that makes up a substantial portion of the U.S./Mexico border. In which U.S. state does the Rio Grande rise?

Answer: Colorado

The Rio Grande is the fifth longest river in North America, and 20th longest in the world. It rises in San Juan Country, Colorado, fittingly amid the Rio Grande National Forest. The river is called the R�o Bravo in Mexico.

5. The United States is not the only one with 'grand' national parks. In which country can you find Cape Le Grand National Park?

Answer: Australia

Cape Le Grand National Park is 631 km east of Perth, Australia, on the southern coast. It was named for a French officer aboard a ship exploring the region in the late 18th century. Cape Le Grand National Park is known for its beautiful beaches and inland mountains and hills.

6. This tiny set of three islands includes the names 'Grand', 'Little' and 'Brac'. To which island group am I referring?

Answer: Cayman

The Cayman Islands consist of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, in order of size. They are a British dependency, and are located south of Cuba and west of Jamaica. According to the CIA factbook, the total area of the Cayman Islands does not exceed 1.5 times that of Washington, DC.

7. Which set of these Iberian-controlled archipelagos has an island with 'Gran' in its name?

Answer: Canary Islands

One of the largest of the Las Palmas (of the Canary Islands) is called Gran Canaria. The Canary Islands are located off the coast of Morocco and are controlled by Spain.

8. In which country can you find the Grand Canal, a 1,000 mile long manmade waterway that was started in the 6th century A.D.?

Answer: China

The Grand Canal, aka Da Yunhe, is approximately 1,000 miles long, extending from Beijing in the north to the city of Hangzhou in the south. Another famous Grand Canal can be found in Venice; it is the primary travelway in the Italian city.

9. Which U.S. president signed into existence the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, found in southern Utah?

Answer: Clinton

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument covers 1.7 million acres of beautiful wilderness in southern Utah. It was the largest national monument in the lower 48 U.S. states to be created in the 20th century.

10. While the Rio Grande can be found between the U.S. and Mexico, it is not the only river with that name. In which of these countries can be found another Rio Grande?

Answer: Bolivia

The Grande River can be found entirely in Bolivia. It is a tributary of the Mamor�, which in turn is a tributary of the Madeira, which in turn empties into the Amazon River. Thank you for having tried this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it and will attempt some of my other quizzes on this website.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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