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Quiz about The Okanagan Valley
Quiz about The Okanagan Valley

The Okanagan Valley Trivia Quiz


This little quiz is about the beautiful Okanagan Valley in south-central British Columbia.

A multiple-choice quiz by trev19. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
trev19
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
276,149
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
511
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (9/10), Guest 161 (8/10), Guest 24 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. During the first years of European settlement, Vernon quickly grew into the largest community in the Okanagan due to its location at the end of Okanagan Lake and as a railroad terminus. However, Vernon would eventually lose its title as the largest Okanagan city to which other community?

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Question 2 of 10
2. Fruit is a well known export from the Okanagan Valley. What new export has become important in the 21st century? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Okanagan Lake is the largest lake in the Okanagan. What is the next largest lake in the Okanagan?

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Question 4 of 10
4. The Okanagan Valley is home to abundant wildlife. Which animal can you find here?

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Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following Okanagan cities is *not* located at least partially on the shores of Okanagan Lake?

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Question 6 of 10
6. Throughout much of the summer, how high can the temperature (degrees Celsius) in the Okanagan Valley reach?


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Question 7 of 10
7. What type of vegetation will you *not* come across in the Okanagan?

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Question 8 of 10
8. The main campus of what was formerly known as Okanagan University College was recently absorbed by which major university?

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Question 9 of 10
9. To which major city is the Okanagan Valley most closely located?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Which Okanagan provincial park was nearly completely burned by forest fire in 2003?

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1. During the first years of European settlement, Vernon quickly grew into the largest community in the Okanagan due to its location at the end of Okanagan Lake and as a railroad terminus. However, Vernon would eventually lose its title as the largest Okanagan city to which other community?

Answer: Kelowna

Vernon was larger than Kelowna in the early days of settlement because the railroad terminated at Okanagan Landing, an area of Vernon.

Populations in 2009:
Kelowna: 106,707
Vernon: 35,944
Salmon Arm: 16,205 (not really in the Okanagan!)
Penticton: 37,721
Osoyoos: 5023
2. Fruit is a well known export from the Okanagan Valley. What new export has become important in the 21st century?

Answer: Wine

Okanagan Wines won several awards in wine competitions in Europe in the late 2000's. Oliver, a small town in the South Okanagan is known as the Wine capital of Canada.
3. Okanagan Lake is the largest lake in the Okanagan. What is the next largest lake in the Okanagan?

Answer: Kalamalka

Kalamalka means "Lake of many colors" in native Indian languages.
4. The Okanagan Valley is home to abundant wildlife. Which animal can you find here?

Answer: Rattlesnake

The Okanagan is located on the northern tip of a desert that stretches throughout most of the western United States.
5. Which of the following Okanagan cities is *not* located at least partially on the shores of Okanagan Lake?

Answer: Osoyoos

Peachland and Kelowna are situated right on the shore of Okanagan Lake. Vernon's downtown is away from the lake, but much of its city limits are along the lakeshore. Osoyoos is located on Osoyoos Lake.
6. Throughout much of the summer, how high can the temperature (degrees Celsius) in the Okanagan Valley reach?

Answer: 35

The Okanagan can reach some of the highest temperatures in Canada during the summer.
7. What type of vegetation will you *not* come across in the Okanagan?

Answer: Joshua Tree

Although not large, prickly pear cactus can be found all over the Okanagan Valley. Ponderosa Pine is the dominant conifer in the valley bottom, and Sagebrush is found throughout the grasslands.
8. The main campus of what was formerly known as Okanagan University College was recently absorbed by which major university?

Answer: University of British Columbia

The former North Campus of Okanagan University College was acquired by UBC and has since undergone a rapid expansion. The University now boasts an Engineering faculty, and a Nursing program.
9. To which major city is the Okanagan Valley most closely located?

Answer: Vancouver

Calgary and Seattle are about 6-7 hours drive from the central Okanagan, Edmonton is about 9 hours drive, and Vancouver is about 4.5 hours drive.
10. Which Okanagan provincial park was nearly completely burned by forest fire in 2003?

Answer: Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park

Not only did the Okanagan Mountain Fire of 2003 burn most of the park itself, but it also took about 270 Kelowna homes with it.
Source: Author trev19

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