Geography Test: Where am I? Trivia

1. Ralph knew that kyleisalive was planning to head from his home in Canada to take a European holiday, so he headed to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, site of the easternmost point of Canadian land. What is the name of this location?

From Quiz Where's Kyle?

Answer: Cape Spear

Cape Spear, on the Avalon Peninsula, is the easternmost point of North America (not counting Greenland, if you are inclined to consider it part of North America), with a longitude of 52 degrees 37 minutes West. It was named 'Cabo da Experança' (Cape of Hope) by Portuguese explorers, which became 'Cap d'Espoir' when the French settled there, which gradually evolved into the present name. The northernmost point of Canada is Cape Columbia, on Ellesmere Island in the territory of Nunavut; the westernmost point is Boundary Peak, near the southern end of the border between the Yukon and the US state of Alaska; the southernmost piece of land is Middle Island, in Lake Erie, Ontario. Ralph enjoyed the view from Cape Spear before heading back to the centre of St. John's, where a careful check of recent departures from St. John's International Airport led him to conclude that his next step should be a flight to London.

From Quiz Children of Terra Ask: Where On Earth Are We?

Answer: Letchworth, England

To give it its proper and official title, Letchworth Garden City, would really have given the game away! Founded in 1905 based on the principles of Social reformer Ebenezer Howard, Letchworth was designed to incorporate the benefits of town and country living. The roundabout, built in 1909, was the first of its kind on a public road, and can still be seen today. It was originally named Sollershott Circus. Black squirrels, although not uncommon on other continents, are fairly rare and concentrated mainly around the Letchworth/Hitchin/Stevenage area of England, though they are spreading fast due to the dominant gene of the black versus grey squirrel. All the other options are also Garden Cities, based on the layout and planning of Letchworth. Just in case you haven't guessed...it is also my very own home town! (chears58)

From Quiz Pi's What's Where in Haiku

Answer: Dartmoor

Dartmoor is indeed a wild place, with a climate of its own. Situated to the northeast of the coastal city of Plymouth in Devon, it can be bright and sunny down on the coast and impenetrably foggy up on the Moor. One of the great landmarks of Dartmoor is the grim prison at Princetown, originally built to house prisoners of the Napoleonic wars, and a sight to sink anyone's heart on approach. It is still in use. The natural scenery of Dartmoor is stunningly beautiful, by turns golden with gorse and purple with heather, roamed by wild ponies and sheep. The 'tors' are the hills of Dartmoor, many of which are marked by huge granite outcrops. Question by Invinoveritas

From Quiz Following in Famous Footprints

Answer: Beringia

The formation of glaciers had lowered sea levels by 100 to 150 meters, creating a land bridge. Hulten, who lived from 1894 to 1981, coined the name of Beringia for it in his doctorate thesis at Lund University in 1937. As well as studying botany, Hulten was also an Arctic explorer. Although it is not disputed that a migration from Siberia to the northern part of America took place at some stage, when it occurred and whether it was by foot overland or by boat across the sea remains unclear. Scientists in the fields of archeology, physical anthropology, DNA analysis, linguistics and other disciplines continue to study and theorize. Team member mlcmlc thanks you for your assistance and will head off for somewhere warmer now.

From Quiz I Gotta Get Outta Here!

Answer: Vancouver

So I've left Seattle, the largest city in not only Washington state but the entire northwest of the US. I've headed north on the I-5 and driven through Everett and Bellingham, across the Canadian border into British Columbia, and finally to the seaport city of Vancouver. Robson Square, the Sun Tower and the art deco Marine Building are some of the sights I hope to see during my stay.

From Quiz Where Am I? Name That World Link.

Answer: Bering Strait

The Bering Strait connects (or separates, depending on how you look at it) the easternmost point of the Asian continent to the westernmost point of the North American continent. It is about 53 miles wide and connects the Chukchi Sea to the Bering Sea.

From Quiz So There You Are

Answer: Bolivia

El Fuerte, as it is commonly known, is located in the Florida province of Bolivia. These ruins are unique in that they include buildings from three cultures: the Incan, the Spanish and the Chanes. One of the most unusual features there are ancient carved lines in the earth called El Cascabel. These lines have been explained as runways for alien space craft, lines pointing at Halley's Comet when it passed in 1066 A.D., and other various astronomical occurrences.

From Quiz Follow in My Footsteps, Part I

Answer: The Netherlands

Breda is in the southwestern part of the Netherlands, only a few miles from the border to Belgium. Antwerp is a Belgian city.

From Quiz What a Strange Place This Is!

Answer: The Bermuda Triangle & Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle is an area off of the southeastern Atlantic coast of the United States and has been blamed for the disappearance of many ships and planes, most notably Flight 19, which departed from the U.S. Naval Station in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as a navigational training flight. More information came be obtained on this unusual historic event here: http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq15-1.htm Some theories as to why strange occurrences happen in this imaginary area are U.F.O. abductions and that the continent of Atlantis had sunk under this body of water.

From Quiz Where am I?

Answer: Melbourne

The Commonwealth of Australia came to be on 9th May, 1901 when Australia's first Federal Parliament opened in Melbourne. To celebrate the centenary of this event in 2001, the Victorian Government proposed to open a new centre-piece for the city of Melbourne, aptly named "Federation Square". It opened almost two years later, in late 2002. Amongst numerous mobile cafes, Melbourne's Federation Square is the home of the Harry (oops..) Ian Potter Center, and the National Gallery of Victoria.

From Quiz Where in the World is Linkan?

Answer: Holland

Holland, Michigan is known for their "Tulip Festivals" in May. The The Tulip Festival has three parades during the week. One is for anyone who wants to scrub the streets, Holland keeps them really clean for parades. The second parade is for all the students in the surrounding elementary schools. The third parade is the "Parade of Bands". There are usually over 50 bands that come from everywhere to play.

From Quiz Where Are These Cities and Towns in the World? #1

Answer: Mongolia

Moron aka Murun, located in northern Mongolia, is the administrative center of Khovsgol Aimag province. Bulgan, founded in 1938, is located in northern Mongolia. It is a town and administrative center of Bulgan province. It is situated at the site of the former Daichin Wangiin Khüree monastery at an elevation of 1208 m (3,963 ft). Khovd is the capital of Khovd Province, officially known as Jargalant sum, and is situated at the fool of Altay Mountains, on the Buyant River.

From Quiz Oh The Places We'll Go - Part IV

Answer: Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Track is one of New Zealand's most popular multi-day walks. After a trek of 32 miles, (which must be completed in four days) the track ends at Milford Sound, part of Fiordland National Park. The fiord is dominated by Mitra Peak (5,522 feet) (1,683 meters).

From Quiz Where's Kyle?

Answer: Teddington Lock

While the larger ships seldom travel further upstream than Tower Bridge (although in the 18th and 19th centuries the stretch from there to London Bridge was lined with wharves, and full of traffic), the Tideway continues upstream past Putney Bridge to Teddington Lock. The stretch upstream from Putney Bridge is an excellent area for boating activities, and is the home of many rowing clubs, as well as being the site of the famous race known simply as 'The Boat Race', contested annually between crews from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Teddington Lock (actually, a complex of three locks and a weir) is located in the London suburb of Ham, about 15 km southwest of the centre of the city. All of you Monty Python fans may recognise it as the site where the 'Fish-Slapping Dance' skit was recorded in 1971.

From Quiz Children of Terra Ask: Where On Earth Are We?

Answer: Michigan

Hell, Michigan, formerly known as Hiland, is a small unincorporated area in Livingston County. The community is located between Pinckney and Ann Arbor. There is also a town in the state called Paradise. The U.S. also has a Hell, California and a Hell for Certain, Kentucky. (Shadowmyst2004)

From Quiz Where on Earth are the Kilted Kangas?

Answer: Arthur's Seat

This dormant volcano is just off the Royal Mile and is situated in Royal Holyrood Park. The park is attached to Holyrood Palace and Arthur's Seat is the highest peak of the group of hills in the park. There is a hill fort at the top of the peak and the panoramic views over the city from the top are amazing. It has been said that there is some connection to King Arthur but there is no solid proof of this. It is also mentioned in many books and poems by authors such as Ian Rankin, Robert Louis Stephenson and Mary Shelley to name but three. It is a must see site to visit if you are ever in what in my opinion is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Submitted by scotsbluebell.

From Quiz Oh, the Places!

Answer: Hungary

Located at the geographical heart of Europe, Budapest was actually three separate cities until 1873, when Buda and Óbuda from the west side of the Danube, united with Pest from the east side to form one larger city. The story of Budapest starts much earlier however, when the Romans took over a settlement named Ak-ink from the Celtic tribe Eravisci and renamed it Aquincum in the late first/early 2nd century AD. Aquincum became the capital of the Pannonia province and corresponds to the Óbuda part of Budapest. Óbuda, which means Old Buda, is now considered a district of Budapest. Buda became the capital of Hungary in 1361, but it fell under the Ottoman Empire's rule for nearly 150 years during the 16th and 17th century. Pest, the final piece of Budapest, is the sole part in the east side of Danube, yet it covers much more ground. Upon the construction of the Széchenyi Chain Bridge in 1849, the three cities were not separated by the river anymore, setting up the ground for their eventual unification. Nowadays, Budapest has a metropolitan population 3.3 million people, making it the largest city in Hungary. Any football (soccer) fan will have the chance to catch a game or two, since there are more than half a dozen teams in Budapest, the most famous of which are Ferencváros and Honvéd. If you're a fan of Formula 1, an F1 Grand Prix takes places every year in late July in the Hungaroring circuit less than 20 km from Budapest, with the first one having been held in 1986. Goulash gets its name from the word "gulyás", which means herdsman. It is the most famous Hungarian dish, and it is a stew that contains meat, usually beef, as well as noodles, vegetables and spices, though there are several different versions of the recipe. Goulash is also consumed in other countries near Hungary, such as Austria, Germany, Croatia, Serbia and the Czech Republic. If you visit Hungary, don't miss the chance to try a hot dish of goulash!

From Quiz Where on Earth are these Sky Landmarks?

Answer: Denmark

At the summit of the hill is a tower built in honour of King Frederik Vll who played a significant role in developing the Danish Constitution in 1849. Other monuments at the top of the hill include one to commemorate women's right to vote, adopted in 1915.

From Quiz Where am I?

Answer: Bora Bora

Bora Bora is one of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The name was rooted in the local Tahitian language, Pora Pora, and means ''first born".

From Quiz Pi's What's Where in Haiku

Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland is well known for looking after money very securely and very privately. The expression "The gnomes of Zurich" was a phrase coined by Labour politician George Brown as a disparaging term for Swiss bankers back in the 1960s. There is more to Switzerland than money though. It has beautiful, mountainous scenery. The Matterhorn is in Switzerland. They have been making chocolate in Switzerland since the 17th century and their products are noted for high quality. Unfortunately for the rest of us over half of their total production is consumed by the Swiss themselves. Question by Christinap

From Quiz Following in Famous Footprints

Answer: Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya which translates as 'the smoke that thunders', are situated in southern Africa between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Livingstone first saw them in 1855. Victoria Falls are the widest falls in Africa and one of the widest in the world at 1708 metres (5604 feet). Team member playmate1111 is grateful to you for telling her where she is, as she can now move to somewhere drier and quieter.

From Quiz Where Am I? Name That World Link.

Answer: Cape Horn

Cape Horn is known for nasty conditions, including strong winds, large waves and icebergs. It is in Chilean territory and is known as "Cabo de Hornos" in Spanish.

From Quiz So There You Are

Answer: Philadelphia

The Mutter Museum is located in Philadelphia, which is known as the "City of Brotherly Love". It is a unique museum with a collection of medical oddities and frightening antique medical equipment. Among its displays is the world's tallest mounted human skeleton and a nine foot long human colon that contained over 40 pounds of excrement when its owner died!

From Quiz What a Strange Place This Is!

Answer: Australia

Aborigines may have inhabited Australia for many more years than that. An Australian novelist named James C. Cowan has written books that show how their tradition is one of the last links with a truly spiritual way of life. They were "one with the land" and had their culture disrupted when the English settled in Australia in 1788. They are still in force in many parts of the continent today, however.

From Quiz Where am I?

Answer: New South Wales

Coffs Harbour and Ballina in NSW are the homes of "The Big Banana" and "The Big Prawn" respectively. There are numersous "Big" attractions in Australia. Check out http://www.holidayoz.com.au/big-attractions.htm. Some of these are just weird!

From Quiz Where in the World is Linkan?

Answer: Disney World

Back in the 70s they only had a few places to stay on the Disney Properties. The Fort Wilderness Campground, the Polynesian Hotel and the Contemporary Hotel. Now they have over 20 places to stay. Disney World is no longer the home to the ride, "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride". I loved the train light coming right at me. Scared me every time.

From Quiz Where Are These Cities and Towns in the World? #1

Answer: Portugal

Fatima is a town and Catholic pilgrimage site in central Portugal. In 1917, Capelinha das Aparições was the spot where the Virgin Mary was claimed to appear in front of three children. Coimbra is the fourth largest urban area in Portugal after Lisbon, Porto and Braga. From 1131 to 1255, it was the capital of Portugal. The first Portuguese university (University of Coimbra) was established in 1290 by King Dinis. Cabo da Roca is the cape and the most westernmost point of mainland Europe, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It sits on the Sintra Mountain Range at a height of 140 m (460 ft). The site is located in the southwest of the Lisbon District, and includes a lighthouse which started operation in 1772.

From Quiz Where's Elvis

Answer: Alice Springs

The Alice Springs Yacht club has ben known to compete in the gruelling Syney to Hobart yacht race. Many tours are based in Alice Springs most will show Uluru or Ayers Rock.

From Quiz Oh The Places We'll Go - Part IV

Answer: Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town sits cradled between mountains and sea. Cape Town is the site of the first European settlement in South Africa. Sir Francis Drake called the Cape of Good Hope "the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth".

From Quiz Oh The Places We'll Go - Part II

Answer: Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Australia

The orange hue is caused by the presence of lichen. The bay was given its name by a Royal Navy captain in 1773 when he saw fires on the beaches lit by Aboriginal people.

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