geography Trivia Quiz # 23
This is Geography Quiz # 23; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Geography Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Geography Trivia Quiz.Geography Trivia Question 1
I'm Where In South-America - Tunja - Florencia - Cucuta - Popayan
The correct answer is 'Colombia'
Geography Trivia Question 2
Tamilnadu Districts - Neiveli,Chidambaram,Panroti,Parangipettai.
The correct answer is 'Cuddalore'
This district is in the nothern part of Tamilnadu.
Geography Trivia Question 3
"W" Asian Cities - This city is the capital of Hubei province, China. It is the oldest of the Han cities. It was the capital of Chu kingdom (300 BC) and Wu kingdom (300 AD).
The correct answer is 'Wuchang'
Wuchang was the starting point of the revolution against the Imperial regime in 1911.
Geography Trivia Question 4
Antarctic Stations - Which nation runs Neumayer Station?
The correct answer is 'Germany'
Neumayer Station was built in 1981. It was rebuilt in 1992 because of ice movements. The base is named after Georg von Neumayer, who was a promoter of German exploration in Antarctica.
Geography Trivia Question 5
Geographically Speaking - Thailand - Which of these countries does NOT border Thailand?
The correct answer is 'Singapore'
Myanmar borders Thailand to the west and {north;} Malaysia is to the south and Cambodia and to the east. Laos also borders Thailand in the north.
Geography Trivia Question 6
The Beautiful Peak District - What is the original, correct name of the jam and almond-flavoured pastry named after one of the prettiest Peakland towns?
The correct answer is 'Bakewell pudding'
If you visit Bakewell, you won't find them called tarts! Supposedly invented at the Rutland Arms, the "official" outlet (though there are others) is The Old Bakewell Pudding Shop, on Bridge Street.
Geography Trivia Question 7
Oh, No. Not Another Toronto Quiz! - Which one of these does the Toronto subway system NOT have:
The correct answer is 'Schedules'
Trains in Toronto do not operate on a schedule. During service hours, the service is constantly being adjusted according to demand.
Geography Trivia Question 8
Toronto Neighbourhoods - Prior to the 1950s, when Toronto's Bloor-Danforth subway line was built, this neighbourhood was not only a hub in the national railway network but was also a major connection between the City proper and the communities to its north and west. Dundas Street was its major shopping strip.
The correct answer is 'The Junction'
Geography Trivia Question 9
American Nicknames - In what city would find "Foggy Bottom"?
The correct answer is 'Washington, DC'
"Foggy Bottom" is the name given to the section of downtown Washington where many of the State Department buildings are located. The term was coined by James Reston in the "New York Times" in 1947.
Geography Trivia Question 10
Colorful Places - I am a river which was the name of a famous waltz. Johann Strauss composed me. I flow through several European capitals.
The correct answer is 'Danube'
The Danube river flows through Central Europe. The waltz is called the 'Blue Danube'. The Volga is in Russia. The Charles river is in Boston and the Tiber is in Rome.