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Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 7

FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 7 Quiz

A mix of 10 Geography questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
FTBot

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,164

Updated
May 14 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
689

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (9/10), Guest 120 (9/10), Guest 78 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which northern country am I in if I am having a wonderful time at the Calgary Stampede, one of the world's largest rodeos? Hint

Brazil

Mongolia

Iceland

Canada

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country famous for its diverse wildlife borders the Mozambique Channel to the east? Hint

South Africa

Indonesia

Madagascar

Brazil

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Question 3 of 10

3. What famous landmark is located in London, England? Hint

Arc de Triomphe

Taj Mahal

Eiffel Tower

Big Ben

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following islands is not part of Canada? Hint

Cape Breton Island

Baffin Island

Greenland

Prince Edward Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the only country in South America where Portuguese is the main language? Hint

Venezuela

French Guiana

Chile

Brazil

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the only state in the USA that continues to grow in area? Hint

Hawaii

California

Texas

New York

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is Shanghai located? Hint

China

Australia

Japan

Singapore

8. I can't remember the name of one of the continents. I know that this continent has the longest river and the largest non-polar desert in the world. Also, the fastest land animal on Earth lives there. What continent am I thinking of? Hint

Asia

South America

Australia

Africa

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do the Chinese call "treasure of the west"? Hint

The Himalayas

Tibet

North Korea

Russia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following countries does Norway NOT border? Hint

Russia

Ukraine

Sweden

Finland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which northern country am I in if I am having a wonderful time at the Calgary Stampede, one of the world's largest rodeos?

Answer: Canada

I am in the beautiful province of Alberta, located in western Canada. The Calgary Stampede is a compilation of rodeos, parades, concerts, and chuck-wagon racing. Held in July each year, this popular festival drew over two million people in 2010.

Question by player dcpddc478

2. What country famous for its diverse wildlife borders the Mozambique Channel to the east?

Answer: Madagascar

The Mozambique Channel is an extension of the Indian Ocean that runs about 1,600 km (1,000 mi) between the nations of Mozambique and Madagascar. Madagascar is the fourth-largest island in the world and amazingly more than 90% of its animal and plant species are considered endemic.

The ring-tailed lemur, fossa and more than 500 species of orchids are examples of wildlife endemic to Madagascar.

Question by player Triviaballer

3. What famous landmark is located in London, England?

Answer: Big Ben

Big Ben is one of the largest chiming bells in the world. The Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe are located in Paris, France. The Taj Mahal is in Agra, India.

Question by player krista97

4. Which of the following islands is not part of Canada?

Answer: Greenland

Greenland belongs to Denmark. Baffin Island, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island are all Canadian.

Question by player KittyKatey

5. What is the only country in South America where Portuguese is the main language?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil has around half the continent's area. It also has had roughly half the continent's population.

Question by player falcon4ygy

6. What is the only state in the USA that continues to grow in area?

Answer: Hawaii

Active lava flows from volcanoes like Mauna Loa and Kilauea keep extending the coastline seaward, thus increasing the total area of the state.

Question by player puitpankaj

7. Where is Shanghai located?

Answer: China

Shanghai, China is a highly populated city. It is situated in eastern China.

Question by player bbbb12321

Answer: Africa

The Nile is the longest river in the world, at 4,135 miles. The Sahara desert is the world's largest 'hot' desert, at 3.5 million square miles. The cheetah, the world's fastest land animal, can accelerate up to speeds of 70 miles per hour.

Question by player Penguin4512

9. What do the Chinese call "treasure of the west"?

Answer: Tibet

The Chinese call Tibet "Xizang", which translates as "treasure of the west". The Tibetans call their country "Bodyul", which just means "country". The word Tibet comes from the Arabic, but we don't know why the Arabs called it Tibet.

Question by player chabenao1

10. Which of the following countries does Norway NOT border?

Answer: Ukraine

Norway borders Russia, Sweden, and Finland. Most of the country's land borders are with Sweden to the east. Its northern regions are bordered by Russia. Finland is found to the east. Ukraine is located southeast of Norway in Eastern Europe.

Question by player Pejikr

Source: Author FTBot

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