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Go Galapagos! Trivia Quiz

The Galapagos are a famous and mysterious place. The site of Charles Darwin's studies, the islands are a unique and isolated eco system that many travelers dream about. How much do you know? Take the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Homer007. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Homer007

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
789

Last 3 plays: Guest 129 (7/10), Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 104 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what ocean are the Galapagos Islands? Hint

Arctic

Atlantic

Pacific

Indian

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country owns the Galapagos Islands? Hint

Colombia

Peru

Ecuador

Bolivia

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Question 3 of 10

3. What bird, native to the islands, has a giant red pouch that is inflated when trying to attract a mate? Hint

Finch

Red-footed Boobie

Frigatebird

Galapagos Hawk

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Question 4 of 10

4. A species of Penguin is native to the Galapagos Islands.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the islands is the biggest? Hint

Bartalome

Ferdinand

Isabela

Wolfe

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Spanish, Galapagos is the name of a species of what type of animal? Hint

Lizard

Elephant

Tortoise

Bird

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the ship Darwin sailed on in the Galapagos?

Answer: (One Word )

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Question 8 of 10

8. There is a species of birds called "Red Footed Boobies."

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What island has a natural arch close to it? Hint

Wolfe

Darwin

Tower

Ferdinand

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is not a requirement to explore an island? Hint

Have obtained a permit for a specific time of visit

Have paid 100 dollar park entrance fee

Sign a form promising to leave islands unchanged

Be accompanied by a licensed guide

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what ocean are the Galapagos Islands?

Answer: Pacific

2. What country owns the Galapagos Islands?

Answer: Ecuador

Ecuador has jurisdiction over the islands. It is actually one of the country's provinces.

3. What bird, native to the islands, has a giant red pouch that is inflated when trying to attract a mate?

Answer: Frigatebird

Technically known as the magnificent frigatebird, these things are amazing to see. They look awkward, yet beautiful when perched on a log, peering around for a mate.

4. A species of Penguin is native to the Galapagos Islands.

Answer: True

Equatorial Penguins abound, and are a favorite animal of snorkelers.

5. Which of the islands is the biggest?

Answer: Isabela

6. In Spanish, Galapagos is the name of a species of what type of animal?

Answer: Tortoise

The islands received the name because of the famous species of giant tortoise found on Santa Cruz island.

7. What was the name of the ship Darwin sailed on in the Galapagos?

Answer: Beagle

His observation of the finches led him to develop his evolution thesis, "The Origin of the Species."

8. There is a species of birds called "Red Footed Boobies."

Answer: True

Though they exist, their feet are no where near as bright as the blue feet on the Blue Footed Boobies.

9. What island has a natural arch close to it?

Answer: Darwin

About 150 nautical miles northwest of Isabela, Darwin's Arch near Darwin Island has been voted one of the best dive sites in the world several years in a row.

10. Which of these is not a requirement to explore an island?

Answer: Sign a form promising to leave islands unchanged

Source: Author Homer007

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