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North America: Part 1 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about North American geography. Central American countries and Greenland will be included. Check out my "North American: Part 2" quiz. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ih400. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ih400

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1015

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 136 (8/10), dryvalley51 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Central America stretches from Belize to Panama. What is the largest capital city by size in Central America? Hint

San Jose

Guatemala City

Soypango

Panama City

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Question 2 of 10

2. The island of Hispaniola is shared by the Dominican Republic and what other country? Hint

Haiti

Jamaica

Cuba

Dominica

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these US states is smallest in land size? Hint

Michigan

Nevada

Pennsylvania

Hawaii

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which US state has the most freshwater lakes? Hint

Minnesota

Alaska

Wisconsin

Michigan

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Greenland called in the Danish language? Hint

Gronland

Godthab

Kalaallit Nunaat

Greenland

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Question 6 of 10

6. Canada's highest mountain is what? Hint

Mount Waddington

Mount St. Elias

Mount Logan

Mount Fairweather

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many countries in North America are landlocked? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Mexican city of Guadalajara is located in which federal district? Hint

Tlaxcala

Durango

Jalisco

Yucatan

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the main "cash crop" of Prince Edward Island? Hint

barley

soybeans

corn

potatoes

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Question 10 of 10

10. The dwarf hutia, an endangered mammal, is native to what North American country? Hint

Panama

Guatemala

Dominican Republic

Cuba

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Central America stretches from Belize to Panama. What is the largest capital city by size in Central America?

Answer: Guatemala City

Guatemala City is divided into 22 distinct zones. It has a land area of 1,905 km squared.

2. The island of Hispaniola is shared by the Dominican Republic and what other country?

Answer: Haiti

Haiti and the Dominican Republic are found in the Caribbean. Haiti was hit by a massive, devastating earthquake in January of 2010. Hispaniola is known for its tropical climate.

3. Which of these US states is smallest in land size?

Answer: Hawaii

That's right, the Aloha State is smaller than Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. In fact, it is the 43rd largest state in the union. The only US states smaller in land size are Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island.

4. Which US state has the most freshwater lakes?

Answer: Alaska

Despite the Minnesota's "10,000 lakes" slogan, Alaska is home to more than three million lakes. Alaska's largest lake is Lake Iliamna.

5. What is Greenland called in the Danish language?

Answer: Gronland

The administrative capital of Greenland is Nuuk. In 2011, this vast tundra was home to about 57,000 people. It is governed by Denmark.

6. Canada's highest mountain is what?

Answer: Mount Logan

Mt Logan is in the Yukon territory. It is the second highest mountain in North America.

7. How many countries in North America are landlocked?

Answer: 0

There are no countries landlocked in this continent! North America is comprised of Canada, the USA, Mexico, and many other sovereign states/territories.

8. The Mexican city of Guadalajara is located in which federal district?

Answer: Jalisco

Guadalajara is the capital and largest city of Jalisco. Jalisco is one of the larger states in Mexico.

9. What is the main "cash crop" of Prince Edward Island?

Answer: potatoes

Over the years, potatoes replaced corn and wheat as the main cash crop of Prince Edward Island. Potatoes make up about one-third of the province's agricultural output.

10. The dwarf hutia, an endangered mammal, is native to what North American country?

Answer: Cuba

These animals were critically endangered when mongooses were introduced to the region. The last proven sighting of these animals in the 20th century was in 1937.

Source: Author ih400

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