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10 Questions about Natural Wonders | Geography

This quiz tests your knowledge of different geographical areas (mountains, rock formations and parks) throughout the world. Some little known facts are included. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by emkern. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
emkern

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,442

Updated
Apr 22 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4360

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (2/10), Guest 102 (3/10), sw11 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hammam-Meskoutine is located in Algeria. What is another name for the hot-springs? Hint

Disappearing baths

Baths of the Damned

Hot Springs of Hell

The Devils Hot Springs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lake Mashu is located where? Hint

Japan

Spain

Turkey

Greece

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dry Falls is in which US state? Hint

Nevada

Washington

Utah

Idaho

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Katmai National Monument is located where? Hint

Belgium

Alaska

Canada

Sweden

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Question 5 of 10

5. Red Deer Badlands is located where? Hint

Arizona

Utah

Canada

New Mexico

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Question 6 of 10

6. About how much of the earth's fresh water is locked up in the great ice cap, glaciers and ice shelves of Antarctica? Hint

seven tenths

one third

three eighths

one quarter

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Question 7 of 10

7. Craters of the Moon is located where? Hint

South Dakota

New Mexico

Idaho

California

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Which of these heights is the closest to Everest's height? Hint

29,028 feet

28,438 feet

32,168 feet

22,055 feet

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Mountain Range is Mount Everest located? Hint

Alps

Andes

Balkhan

Himalayas

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which park would you find Old Faithful? Hint

Yellowstone

Yosemite

Grand Teton

Zion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hammam-Meskoutine is located in Algeria. What is another name for the hot-springs?

Answer: Baths of the Damned

An Arabic legend inspired the name for this hot springs. The story is a man once took his own sister as his bride, as the wedding procession went up the mountain the skies suddenly opened and the entire party was struck by lightning.

2. Lake Mashu is located where?

Answer: Japan

Lake Mashu is noted for its calm beauty and solitary grandeur. The lake is the most transparent in the world.

3. Dry Falls is in which US state?

Answer: Washington

Once larger and more powerful than Niagara Falls, fire, ice and water all played a role in creating this dried-up waterfall.

4. The Katmai National Monument is located where?

Answer: Alaska

Also called the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, this valley did not exist until 1912. It was created during one of the most violent volcanic eruptions ever.

5. Red Deer Badlands is located where?

Answer: Canada

It is so named because of its resemblance to the Badlands of South Dakota.

6. About how much of the earth's fresh water is locked up in the great ice cap, glaciers and ice shelves of Antarctica?

Answer: seven tenths

Antarctica is about 5,500,000 square miles!

7. Craters of the Moon is located where?

Answer: Idaho

The Apollo astronauts visited this lava plateau for a look at what they might find on the moon!

8. Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Which of these heights is the closest to Everest's height?

Answer: 29,028 feet

Mount Everest is an irresistible lure to mountain climbers. The Dalai Lama, the ruler of Tibet, first allowed climbers to climb the northern ridge. The exact height of Everest is still up for debate with further studies still being performed in the 21st century.

9. In which Mountain Range is Mount Everest located?

Answer: Himalayas

The Himalayas touch parts of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and China!

10. In which park would you find Old Faithful?

Answer: Yellowstone

It spouts on the average every 72 minutes and is probably one of the best known geysers of the world!

Source: Author emkern

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