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Quiz about Straits of the World
Quiz about Straits of the World

Straits of the World Trivia Quiz


Time to straighten out your knowledge of world straits...enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
16,489
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3351
Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (5/10), Guest 140 (4/10), Upstart3 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The two straits, the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, are on opposite ends of what Sea? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which strait can you find the islands Matsu and Quemoy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these straits played an instrumental role in the old spice trade? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which strait played a part in the Punic wars? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. You can look over white cliffs onto what strait? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You can find the straits called the Little Minch and the North Minch off the coast of what country? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates which two countries? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the strait that separates the United States from its nearest non-contiguous neighbor (in other words, not Canada or Mexico)?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. What is the southernmost strait in the world? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When going from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea, what is the name of the last strait you leave? (Hint: also considered an inlet of the North Sea.) Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 1: 5/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 140: 4/10
Oct 25 2024 : Upstart3: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The two straits, the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, are on opposite ends of what Sea?

Answer: Marmara

2. In which strait can you find the islands Matsu and Quemoy?

Answer: Taiwan

3. Which of these straits played an instrumental role in the old spice trade?

Answer: Malacca

4. Which strait played a part in the Punic wars?

Answer: Messina

5. You can look over white cliffs onto what strait?

Answer: Dover

6. You can find the straits called the Little Minch and the North Minch off the coast of what country?

Answer: Scotland

7. The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates which two countries?

Answer: United States and Canada

The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates the state of Washington and Vancouver Island of British Columbia.
8. What is the name of the strait that separates the United States from its nearest non-contiguous neighbor (in other words, not Canada or Mexico)?

Answer: Bering Strait

9. What is the southernmost strait in the world?

Answer: Strait of Magellan

10. When going from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea, what is the name of the last strait you leave? (Hint: also considered an inlet of the North Sea.)

Answer: Skagerrak

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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