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Geography of Spain Trivia Quiz

Following is a variety of information on geography of Spain. Buena suerte.

A multiple-choice quiz by jdfeag. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jdfeag

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2102

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the these principal cities of Spain is the northernmost? Hint

Barcelona

Madrid

Granada

Valencia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Spanish city is known for its working aqueducts? Hint

Zaragoza

Alicante

Avila

Segovia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Spain and which country to Spain's west form most of the Iberian Peninsula? Hint

Morocco

Portugal

Belgium

Italy

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the highest mountain in Spain? Hint

Aneto

Teide

Chullo

Moncayo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is a Spanish territory located in mainland Africa? Hint

Melilla

Tangier

Rabat

Algeciras

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which two regions of Spain do NOT border each other? Hint

Madrid and Murcia

La Rioja and Navarra

Extremadura and Andalucia

Valencia and Murcia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the Balearic Islands? Hint

Tenerife

Formentera

Majorca

Ibiza

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which British colony has a 1 km border with Spain?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following cities is the capital of Andalucia? Hint

Cordoba

Madrid

Granada

Seville

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which body of water borders Spain on the north? Hint

Strait of Gibraltar

Bay of Biscay

Balearic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the these principal cities of Spain is the northernmost?

Answer: Barcelona

At just over 41 degrees latitude, Barcelona, the second-largest city in Spain, is the northernmost of these four choices.

2. Which Spanish city is known for its working aqueducts?

Answer: Segovia

The aqueducts of Segovia remarkably still deliver water to the city. Despite the fact that they are not held together by any material such as mortar or concrete, the aqueducts have not been disturbed despite storms and hurricanes.

3. Spain and which country to Spain's west form most of the Iberian Peninsula?

Answer: Portugal

Spain occupies approximately 80% of the Iberian Peninsula while Portugal occupies about 20%. Andorra, Gibraltar and a small part of France are on the peninsula. Iberia is also the national airline of Spain.

4. What is the highest mountain in Spain?

Answer: Teide

Teide stands at 3,718 meters in height and is located on the island of Tenerife. Many people believe the highest point is located in the Pyrenees Mountains on the mainland.

5. Which of the following is a Spanish territory located in mainland Africa?

Answer: Melilla

Melilla and Ceuta are both located in the country of Morocco in Africa. In 1856, Spain handed over the northern part of what is now Morocco to that country. When they did, they kept Melilla and Ceuta. Ceuta has a population of approximately 75,000, while Melilla has about 70,000 inhabitants. Melilla is better known for being a mix of Arabic and Spanish culture and language than Ceuta, which is divided into two separate zones, each with a distinct culture.

6. Which two regions of Spain do NOT border each other?

Answer: Madrid and Murcia

Murcia is located is southeastern Spain, borders the Mediterranean Sea while the region of Madrid is located in the center of the country. The regions are separated by Castilla-La Mancha, which was made famous by the Miguel de Cervantes masterpiece "Don Quixote de La Mancha".

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the Balearic Islands?

Answer: Tenerife

Majorca, Formentera, and Ibiza are all islands belonging to Spain. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands, which also belong to Spain and are located off the coast of northwest Africa. The Balearic Islands are located in the Mediterranean Sea.

8. Which British colony has a 1 km border with Spain?

Answer: Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a small colony that is considered part of Britain, but is located on the southern tip of Spain. Gibraltar is most famous for its "Rock", which is inhabited by Barbary apes. It is said that the British will only leave the Rock of Gibraltar when its apes do.

9. Which of the following cities is the capital of Andalucia?

Answer: Seville

Andalucia was a major stronghold of the Moors, when they occupied Spain for nearly eight centuries. Seville, Granada, and Cordoba are all famous for their attractions from that era. Seville has the "Giralda", a belltower; Granada has the "Alhambra", a former Arabian palace; Cordoba has the "Mezquita", a great mosque.

10. Which body of water borders Spain on the north?

Answer: Bay of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. It borders the west coast of France and the north coast of Spain.

Source: Author jdfeag

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