Long Island Geography Trivia Quiz

Answer: Brooklyn (Kings)

Long Island consists of Queens, Brooklyn (Kings), Nassau, and Suffolk counties. This island extends eastward approximately 120 miles from Manhattan, New York; Suffolk County is the easternmost part. The term "Long Island" is a bit confusing. While Queens and Brooklyn are geographically part of Long Island, they are politically linked with New York City. For most Long Islanders, "Long Island" means Nassau and Suffolk counties. Westchester, Rockland, and Dutchess counties are located in upstate New York.

Answer: Merchant Marine Academy

The Merchant Marine Academy, established in 1938, is located in Kings Point, Long Island, in Nassau County. USMMA midshipmen are trained in marine engineering, navigation, and transportation of military materials. The Coast Guard Academy is located in New London, Connecticut; the Military Academy is located in West Point, New York; and the Naval Academy is found in Annapolis, Maryland.

Answer: Whitestone Bridge

The Whitestone Bridge, located in Queens, connects Long Island with the Bronx. This suspension bridge was first open to traffic in 1939. The George Washington Bridge connects Manhattan with New Jersey. The Outerbridge is a connection between New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. The Walt Whitman Bridge is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Answer: Jayne's Hill

Jayne's Hill is situated in West Hills County Park in Suffolk County. Its elevation is about 400 feet above sea level. Cardiac Hill is part of Sunken Meadow State Park in Suffolk, not as high as Jayne's Hill. Mt. Marcy is the highest point in New York State's Adirondack Mountains, at over 5,000 feet. Harlem Hill is located in Manhattan's Central Park.

By the way, some people dispute the notion that Jayne's Hill is Suffolk County's highest point; they claim that Bald Hill Vietnam Memorial Park in Farmingville is taller than Jayne's Hill.

Answer: Peconic River

The Peconic River, located between the villages of Brookhaven and Riverhead in Suffolk County, is about 15 miles long. The Carmans River is 10 miles long, the Nissequogue is about eight miles in length, and the Connetquot is about six miles long.

Answer: Long Island Sound

Long Island Sound is a rather tranquil body of water which separates Long Island from Connecticut. Unlike the south shore of Long Island, which is often pounded by waves from the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island's northern beaches don't usually get large waves.

There are two major ferry services which connect Long Island and Connecticut: Bridgeport, CT, to Port Jefferson, LI; and New London, CT, to Orient Point, LI.

Answer: MacArthur

MacArthur Airport is located in Islip, Long Island. It became a commercial airport in 1960 and is named after General Douglas MacArthur, a hero of World War II. LaGuardia and Kennedy are situated in Queens, and Newark is located in New Jersey.

Answer: Orient Point

Orient Point is located on the North Fork of Suffolk County, Long Island. It is about 106 miles east of Manhattan. Montauk Point, the easternmost spot on all of Long Island, is situated on the South Fork.

Answer: Orchard Beach

Orchard Beach is located in the Bronx. Jones Beach, Fire Island, and Long Beach are all situated on the southern shore of Long Island. These three beaches border the Atlantic Ocean and are all extremely popular summer vacation spots.

Answer: Uniondale

The Nassau Coliseum is located in Uniondale; it opened in 1972. Its most famous tenants are the NHL's New York Islanders, who won four consecutive Stanley Cup titles between 1980 and 1983. The Coliseum is situated along Hempstead Turnpike, about 20 miles east of Manhattan.