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Quiz about Macroscopic View of Micronesia

Macroscopic View of Micronesia Quiz

A short quiz on the Federated States of Micronesia. This quiz was written as part of the Belles Dames' quiz submissions for the FunTrivia Amazing Race II.

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

Author
Mariamir

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
362,640

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1972

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Federated States of Micronesia form part of an archipelago. Collectively known as the Caroline Islands, the FSM and which country make up that archipelago?

Hint

New Guinea

Kiribati

Marshall Islands

Palau

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which part of the Pacific Ocean is graced by the presence of the Micronesian islands? Hint

Northern Pacific Ocean

Eastern Pacific Ocean

Southern Pacific Ocean

Western Pacific Ocean

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Question 3 of 10

3. The majority of the islands that form Micronesia are either volcanic islands, or what other landform?
Hint

Sandy peninsulas

Coral atolls

Continental islands

Sandbars

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Question 4 of 10

4. What form of government governs the Federated States of Micronesia?
Hint

Democratic republic

Socialist republic

Constitutional monarchy

Absolute monarchy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Aside from subsistence farming and fishing, what is an increasingly major economic activity in the country? Hint

Large-scale agriculture

Manufacturing

Tourism

Mining

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Question 6 of 10

6. Once named the "Garden of Micronesia", this state is home to the nation's capital. Which of the four states is it?
Hint

Yap

Pohnpei

Chuuk

Kosrae

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the states is home to the majority of the population of the country? Hint

Pohnpei

Kosrae

Yap

Chuuk

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the four Micronesian states is Kosrae, located at which extremity of the Caroline Islands? Hint

Northern

Western

Southern

Eastern

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which state originally went by the name of "Wa'ab"?
Hint

Pohnpei

Yap

Chuuk

Kosrae

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dolohmwar, the third highest point in the country, is located in which of the states? Hint

Pohnpei

Chuuk

Yap

Kosrae

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Federated States of Micronesia form part of an archipelago. Collectively known as the Caroline Islands, the FSM and which country make up that archipelago?

Answer: Palau

The Caroline Islands is an archipelago formed by the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. The archipelago is made up of hundreds of islands, home to a great diversity of cultures and peoples.

2. Which part of the Pacific Ocean is graced by the presence of the Micronesian islands?

Answer: Western Pacific Ocean

The Micronesian islands lie to the east of the Philippines and north of New Guinea.

3. The majority of the islands that form Micronesia are either volcanic islands, or what other landform?

Answer: Coral atolls

Of the 600 and some islands in Micronesia, a large percentage of them are formed by coral protruding above the surface of the water, which over time becomes firm enough, and large enough in area, to support the Micronesian lifestyle.

4. What form of government governs the Federated States of Micronesia?

Answer: Democratic republic

As per their constitution, the government is divided into three branches. Presidents, governors, senators, and other political bodies are elected by popular vote.

5. Aside from subsistence farming and fishing, what is an increasingly major economic activity in the country?

Answer: Tourism

Tourism is a major economic activity due to the beautiful nature of the islands. In particular, scuba diving is a popular activity among tourists to the area.

6. Once named the "Garden of Micronesia", this state is home to the nation's capital. Which of the four states is it?

Answer: Pohnpei

The nation's capital is Palikir, which is located in the island of Pohnpei. The fertile soil and climate of Pohnpei are conducive to the growth of a variety of crops, which support the island's 36,000 people.

7. Which of the states is home to the majority of the population of the country?

Answer: Chuuk

Derived from the Chuukese words for "high mountain", Chuuk consists of several volcanic islands.

8. One of the four Micronesian states is Kosrae, located at which extremity of the Caroline Islands?

Answer: Eastern

The country itself lies in the eastern end of the archipelago, and of its states, Kosrae is the easternmost.

9. Which state originally went by the name of "Wa'ab"?

Answer: Yap

Yap is the most affluent state of the country, due to its tourism and light industries.

10. Dolohmwar, the third highest point in the country, is located in which of the states?

Answer: Pohnpei

Dolohmwar rises from the center of Pohnpei island. Its peak marks 791 meters (2,595 feet) above sea level.

Source: Author Mariamir

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