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Quiz about Nicaragua The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

Nicaragua - The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes Quiz

The Republic of Nicaragua is home to Central America's largest freshwater lake - Lake Nicaragua. Straddling the Central American Volcanic Arc, the country is also dotted with dozens of volcanoes. What else does this unique nation have to offer? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
402,286

Updated
Jan 25 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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320

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The seven countries that constitute Central America are Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Is Nicaragua the largest Central American nation?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Geographically speaking, Nicaragua borders Honduras to the northeast and Costa Rica to the south. Which two bodies of water border Nicaragua? Hint

Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea

Indian Ocean and Red Sea

Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea

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Question 3 of 10

3. Etymologically speaking, Nicaragua is named after the indigenous Nicarao tribe and the Spanish word "agua". What does "agua" mean in Spanish? Hint

Fire

Wind

Earth

Water

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Question 4 of 10

4. In general, the physical geography of Nicaragua is divided into three main zones. Which of the following geographical regions is NOT one of them? Hint

Caribbean lowlands

Pacific lowlands

South central tundras

North central highlands

5. Nicaragua is home to two famous lakes - the first one being Lake Nicaragua - the largest lake of Nicaragua, and in the entire Central America. What is the name of the second largest lake of the nation, that shares its name with the capital of this country? Hint

Lake Titicaca

Lake Manama

Lake Managua

Lake Victoria

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Question 6 of 10

6. San Crist�bal Volcano Is the highest point of Nicaragua. Together with other Nicaraguan volcanoes, they are all located in which region of the country? Hint

The eastern region, near the Caribbean coastline

The western region, near the Pacific coastline

The southern region, near the Costa Rican border

The northern region, near the Honduran border

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Question 7 of 10

7. The reality TV show "Survivor: Redemption Island" (2011) was filmed in Nicaragua. The names of the two initial tribes, Ometepe and Zapatera, are inspired by which Nicaraguan geographical landforms? Hint

Deserts

Waterfalls

Glaciers

Islands

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Nicaraguan city houses the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary and a historical archaeological site, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Hint

Lyon

Lom�

Lima

Le�n

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Question 9 of 10

9. The city of Managua was partly destroyed by which natural disaster in December 1972? Hint

Earthquake

Tsunami

Fire

Flood

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Question 10 of 10

10. Due to its proximity to the equator, Nicaragua is a haven for stargazers. Out of the 88 astronomical entities that are recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), 86 of them could easily be observed in Nicaragua on a typical clear night. Which astronomical entities are being described? Hint

Constellations

Solar system's planets

Saturn's moons

Black holes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The seven countries that constitute Central America are Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Is Nicaragua the largest Central American nation?

Answer: Yes

Occupying an area of 130,375 square kilometers (50,338 square miles), Nicaragua is the largest country of Central America. El Salvador (21,041 square kilometers, or 8,124 square miles), on the other hand, is the smallest Central American nation.

2. Geographically speaking, Nicaragua borders Honduras to the northeast and Costa Rica to the south. Which two bodies of water border Nicaragua?

Answer: Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Nicaragua borders the Pacific Ocean to the southwest and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Nicaragua shares maritime borders with four other nations - Colombia, El Salvador, Jamaica, and Panama. The Archipelago of San Andr�s, Providencia and Santa Catalina, belonging to Colombia, is located to the east of Nicaragua.

3. Etymologically speaking, Nicaragua is named after the indigenous Nicarao tribe and the Spanish word "agua". What does "agua" mean in Spanish?

Answer: Water

Nicarao, or his real name, Macuilmiquiztli, was an indigenous chieftain who lived in the southwestern region of present-day Nicaragua during the early 16th century.

The word "agua", meaning water in Spanish, is a reference to the two large lakes of Nicaragua.

4. In general, the physical geography of Nicaragua is divided into three main zones. Which of the following geographical regions is NOT one of them?

Answer: South central tundras

Located on the western region of Nicaragua, the Pacific lowlands are, in general, flat areas, with the exception of some volcanoes. The northern part of the country, on the other hand, has higher elevation. The Mosquito Coast (Costa de Mosquitos) occupies the eastern Caribbean lowlands.

The three main tundra regions in the world are Arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and Antarctic tundra. All these regions experience extremely low temperatures, which hinders the growth of trees and plants.

Answer: Lake Managua

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua. Lake Managua, also known as Lake Xolotl�n, is located to the northwest of Lake Nicaragua.

Manama is the capital of Bahrain. Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America. Lake Victoria is African's largest lake (by area).

6. San Crist�bal Volcano Is the highest point of Nicaragua. Together with other Nicaraguan volcanoes, they are all located in which region of the country?

Answer: The western region, near the Pacific coastline

The Central American Volcanic Arc (CAVA), located near the Pacific coastline of the Central American isthmus, comprises hundreds of volcanoes. At 1,745 meters (5,725 feet), San Crist�bal is the highest volcano of Nicaragua. The second highest volcano of the nation, Concepci�n (1,700 meters or 5577 feet), is located in Lake Nicaragua.

Answer: Islands

Both Ometepe and Zapatera are islands that are located in Lake Nicaragua. Rob Mariano was declared the sole survivor of "Survivor: Redemption Island" (2011).

8. Which Nicaraguan city houses the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary and a historical archaeological site, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Answer: Le�n

The ruins of Le�n Viejo, first discovered in 1967, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Le�n is also home to the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, also known as the Le�n Cathedral (not to be confused with the building of the same name in Spain). The historic landmark was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

Lima is the capital of Peru. Lom� is the capital of Togo. Lyon is a city in France.

9. The city of Managua was partly destroyed by which natural disaster in December 1972?

Answer: Earthquake

The earthquake, with a moment magnitude of 6.3, struck the nation's capital on December 23, 1972. The death toll of the incident was estimated to be between 4,000 and 11,000.

Answer: Constellations

Nicaragua is located just north of the equator. This strategic location offers excellent views of various constellations in the night sky.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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