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Oh The Places We'll Go - Part III Quiz

Back for Part III of our bucket list journey around the world. As usual, pack for all kinds of weather.

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

Author
ncterp

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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411,046

Updated
Feb 06 23

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Question 1 of 10

1. Our first stop is a city in a cold climate. It contains a citadel, built in the 17th century, meant to rival the landmark citadel in the country's capital. What city is our first stop? Hint

Montreal, Canada

Kyoto, Japan

Rostov. Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Next is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean. It is among the world's most important centers of biodiversity. There are four islands; we will visit the main island. Now where are we? Hint

Diego Garcia

Seychelles

Socotra

Sri Lanka

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now to the southern hemisphere to visit Nambung National Park. We arrive at dusk to marvel at the beauty of the shadows cast by the pinnacles. Where are we? Hint

Indonesia

South Africa

Australia

New Zealand

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Question 4 of 10

4. After a long flight we land in the USA. There we visit a national park known as the "Crown of the Continent". Break out the long johns. Hint

Yellowstone National Park

Glacier National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Alpine National Park

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Question 5 of 10

5. Building up those frequent flyer miles we go to see a loch in Scotland and take a trip on the historic steamship, "Sir Walter Scott". Now where are we? Hint

Loch Ness

Loch Katrine

Loch Lomond

Loch Carron

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Question 6 of 10

6. We're going to take a ride on a train. We'll catch the Jungfrau train at Jungfraujoch station which is Europe's highest railway station. The train crosses over a valley that bears the name of the village we're going to visit. What is the name of this village/valley? Hint

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Engadine, Switzerland

Locarno, Switzerland

Mosel, Germany

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Question 7 of 10

7. This next place we've just got to see to believe. It's a place where boulders weighing thousands of pounds move by themselves across a dry flat lake bed. Hence its name, "racetrack playa". Where is such a phenomenon? Hint

Death Valley, California

Mojave Desert. United States

Lake Baikal, Russia

Yucatan, Mexico

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is Istanbul in Europe or Asia? I don't know, but since it's had so many rulers of different faiths and backgrounds. I thought it would be a fun stop. I want us to see a mosque that was once a museum and is a great example of Byzantine architecture. What is the name of what has been called one of the most important structures in the world? Hint

Faith Mosque

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Kefeli Mosque

Bebek Mosque

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Question 9 of 10

9. Get ready for a spectacular sight in South America. We'll arrive during the rainy season (October-January) and head to the State of Parana, Brazil. What sight will we see at the border between Brazil and Argentina? Hint

Kalandula Falls

Igna Falls

Iguacu Falls

Paulo Afonso Falls

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Question 10 of 10

10. Back to the USA to visit a southern state that is home to one of North America's oldest ecosystems. Over 400,000 acres of wilderness, including marsh, lakes, islands, prairie, wetlands, and cypress forest. It is the largest "black water" swamp in North America. Hint

Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana

Everglades National Park, Florida

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Florida and Georgia

Congaree National Park, South Carolina

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Our first stop is a city in a cold climate. It contains a citadel, built in the 17th century, meant to rival the landmark citadel in the country's capital. What city is our first stop?

Answer: Rostov. Russia

One of the oldest cities in Russia, Rostov is located on the shores of Lake Nero. The Veliky (The Great), is a collection of ornate churches, palaces, and a profusion of towers, spires, and domes was built by Iona Sysoyevich to rival the Kremlin in Moscow. Many Russian cities have a kremlin (citadel).

2. Next is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean. It is among the world's most important centers of biodiversity. There are four islands; we will visit the main island. Now where are we?

Answer: Socotra

Socotra is part of Yemen. The four islands in this archipelago are not volcanic. It is thought that it was once connected to Africa and Asia. Socotra's plants and animals have adapted to the desert lowlands and the granite peaks of the Hajhir Mountains. Socotra has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. Now to the southern hemisphere to visit Nambung National Park. We arrive at dusk to marvel at the beauty of the shadows cast by the pinnacles. Where are we?

Answer: Australia

To be precise we're in Western Australia mate. No one knows exactly how the limestone pinnacles were formed. It is thought they were created millions of years ago when seashells were broken down into sand. If we have time we'll go for a swim at Hangover Bay.

4. After a long flight we land in the USA. There we visit a national park known as the "Crown of the Continent". Break out the long johns.

Answer: Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in western Montana. It shares a border with Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. The park was opened in 1910. A great way to see it is by driving the Going-To-The-Sun Road which winds through the park from east to west for 50 miles. Here we will cross the Continental Divide at 6,646 feet.

5. Building up those frequent flyer miles we go to see a loch in Scotland and take a trip on the historic steamship, "Sir Walter Scott". Now where are we?

Answer: Loch Katrine

Loch Katrine is in Stirling, Scotland. This freshwater lake inspired Sir Walter Scott's poem "Lady of the Lake". The outlaw "Rob Roy" MacGregor was born at the head of the loch. Loch Katrine is also the name of a lake in New Zealand.

Answer: Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

We probably won't get to see much from the train because the railway runs almost entirely through a tunnel to protect it from the weather. The Lauterbrunnen Valley contains numerous spectacular waterfalls and glaciers. The village of Lauterbrunnen is located at the foot of the Bernese Alps. For "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" fans, J.R.R. Tolkin used this valley as a model for the fictitious valley of Rivendell.

Answer: Death Valley, California

How do these boulders move by themselves? The question stumped scientists for years. The "racetrack" is dry most of the time, there is no vegetation. When it does rain, the rain gathers in the veins in the dry mud and freezes at night, The strong winds then push the boulders across the thin layer of ice.

Answer: Hagia Sophia Mosque

Actually, Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia. Hagia Sophia is on the European side. Built in the 6th century, its dome was once the largest in the world. In Greek its name translates to "Holy Wisdom".

Answer: Iguacu Falls

Upon see these falls Eleanor Roosevelt once proclaimed "Poor Niagara". Indeed, Igua�u has often been compared to Victoria Falls for sheer height and width. The Igua�u National Park is also located in both countries. The falls are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

They have been featured in movies such as, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Chrystal Skull", "Moonraker", and "Black Panther" to name a few.

Answer: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Florida and Georgia

Located in southern Georgia near the Florida state line, Okefenokee is a Seminole Indian word meaning "land of the trembling earth", probably so-called because of the floating islands in the swamp. "Black water" is a term that describes water that contains fulvic acid. Black water has been getting a lot of attention from health conscious people, naturopaths, and scientific research for its purported health benefits.

Source: Author ncterp

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