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Tokelau: Revealed Trivia Quiz

Have you ever heard of Tokelau? Probably not. This quiz is meant to inform you about islands that are unknown to most. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Pejikr. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Pejikr

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,485

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
314

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what ocean is Tokelau located? Hint

Pacific

Indian

Atlantic

Arctic

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Tokelau islands are what type? Hint

Continental

Atoll

Archipelago

None of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tokelau is a territory of what country? Hint

Australia

New Zealand

Fiji

Indonesia

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Question 4 of 10

4. What currency does Tokelau use? Hint

Australian Dollar

New Zealand Dollar

Rupiah

Fiji Dollar

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of government does Tokelau have? Hint

Absolute Monarchy

Constitutional Monarchy

Republic

Military Regime

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the total area of Tokelau in square miles? Hint

11 sq mi

33 sq mi

5 sq mi

8 sq mi

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Question 7 of 10

7. For most of the year, which of these weather patterns is common in Tokelau? Hint

freezing temperatures

blizzards

sunny days

cloudy days

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of Tokelau's atolls is southernmost? Hint

Fakaofo

Swains Island

Atafu

Nukunonu

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of Tokelau's atolls, which is the smallest in total area? Hint

Atafu

Fakaofo

Nukunonu

Swains Island

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Question 10 of 10

10. The atoll of Atafu possesses Tokelau's highest point. How high is it? Hint

37 feet

10 feet

54 feet

16 feet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what ocean is Tokelau located?

Answer: Pacific

Tokelau is located in the South Pacific Ocean, along with many other small islands. Tokelau is comprised of three remote coral islands. The islands have supported indigenous peoples for centuries.

2. The Tokelau islands are what type?

Answer: Atoll

An atoll is a coral island that wraps around a lagoon. Tokelau's atolls encircle the lagoons completely.

Source: Wikipedia

3. Tokelau is a territory of what country?

Answer: New Zealand

Under the Tokelau Act of 1948, Tokelau became a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. New Zealand has worked on helping it achieve self-government.

4. What currency does Tokelau use?

Answer: New Zealand Dollar

The New Zealand dollar is Tokelau's currency, since it is a New Zealand territory. The dollar became Tokelau's currency in 1948 after the Tokelau Act.

5. What type of government does Tokelau have?

Answer: Constitutional Monarchy

New Zealand's head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, which also makes her the head of state for Tokelau. Tokelau's three atolls, Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo, are ruled by their own Council of Elders (Taupulega). The head of government is a central authority, called Ulu-o-Tokelau. In 2009, the Ulu-o-Tokelau was Foua Toloa.

6. What is the total area of Tokelau in square miles?

Answer: 5 sq mi

Tokelau is made up of three small islands: Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo. Together, their total area is approximately 5 square miles. They are found in an area known for tropical storms.

7. For most of the year, which of these weather patterns is common in Tokelau?

Answer: sunny days

Sunny days are common in tropical climates, like that of Tokelau's. Blizzards, cloudy days, and freezing temperatures are not common in Tokelau. However, it does experience tropical storms and typhoons.

8. Which of Tokelau's atolls is southernmost?

Answer: Fakaofo

Fakaofo is a remote island with a very small population. It has a coral slab on its surface, which is a monument of the god Tui Tokelau. Tui Tokelau was once worshipped on the islands.

9. Of Tokelau's atolls, which is the smallest in total area?

Answer: Atafu

Atafu's area is 2.5 square kilometers, or .97 square miles. It is often ravaged by hurricanes.

Nukunonu is the largest of the atolls at 2.12 square miles.

10. The atoll of Atafu possesses Tokelau's highest point. How high is it?

Answer: 16 feet

All of Tokelau's atolls are extremely low-lying. Tokelau soil is sparse and often drenched with water.

Source: Author Pejikr

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