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Virginia Beach, VA Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. I grew up in this city - most people think that it is mostly a tourist's city, but they have yet to explore the local's point of view.

A multiple-choice quiz by abcras. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
abcras

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
724

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (8/10), Guest 107 (0/10), DeepHistory (9/10).

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1. Virginia Beach is the most populated city in Virginia. What is its ranking in the United States, based on the population in 2006? Hint

84th

37th

29th

45th

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2. There are three and a half military bases located in Virginia Beach. These include NAS Oceana, NAB Little Creek, US Army's Fort Story, and what other base? Hint

FTC Dam Neck

NAB Dam Neck

FTC Little Neck

NAS Little Neck

3. Located in Virginia Beach is a very large landfill. Many events take place on and around this landfill, including Independence Day fireworks, carnivals, and much more. What is the name of this landfill, and the lake next to it? Hint

Mount Trashmore

Mount Windsor

Great Neck Landfill

Mount Dam Neck

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4. Virginia Beach contains one water park. What is this water park's name? Hint

Ocean Breeze Water Park

Back Bay Water Park

Water Country USA

Dam Neck Water House

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5. What picture is on both the Virginia Beach flag and seal? Hint

Dogwood tree

Oyster

Seagull

Lighthouse

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6. What state is Virginia Beach closest to? Hint

West Virginia

Maryland

North Carolina

Delaware

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7. What region of the United States is Virginia Beach located in as per the US Census Bureau? Hint

South Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic

Pacific

New England

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8. What bridge-tunnel connects Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore (Delmarva Peninsula)? Hint

Delmarva Bridge-Tunnel

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Virginia Beach Bridge-Tunnel

Eastern Shore Bridge-Tunnel

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9. How many sister cities does Virginia Beach have? Hint

Three

One

Two

Four

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10. Virginia Beach is home to many events and festivals. Name one of the festivals taking place in Virginia.

Answer: (Both choices are two words, second word is Festival)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Virginia Beach is the most populated city in Virginia. What is its ranking in the United States, based on the population in 2006?

Answer: 37th

Virginia Beach is the 37th largest city in the United States of America. In 2006 there were about 461,950 people living in Virginia Beach.

2. There are three and a half military bases located in Virginia Beach. These include NAS Oceana, NAB Little Creek, US Army's Fort Story, and what other base?

Answer: FTC Dam Neck

NAB Little Creek is mostly in Virginia Beach, but it has a Norfolk, Virginia address. NAS Oceana is the largest employer in Virginia Beach. Mainly working there are Naval Aviators. Naval Air Station and Fleet Training Center Dam Neck are considered to be the largest of their kind in the US.

Answer: Mount Trashmore

Mount Trashmore, a pun off of Mount Rushmore, is a 60 ft mountain made of trash and covered in green, lush grass. Surrounding Mount Trashmore are two lakes - Lake Trashmore and Lake Windsor. Also next to Mount Trashmore is a skate park where Tony Hawk and Mark "Gator" Rogowski made appearances before it was burned down. However, a new skate park has been constructed.

4. Virginia Beach contains one water park. What is this water park's name?

Answer: Ocean Breeze Water Park

Ocean Breeze Water Park's mascot is a giant gorilla called Hugh Mongus. Ocean Breeze includes many slides including Largo Loop, Bahama Mama, Jungle Falls, Hurricane, and much more. Water Country USA is located in York County, Virginia (about three miles south of Williamsburg), and is owned by Anheuser-Busch (the company responsible for Busch Gardens).

5. What picture is on both the Virginia Beach flag and seal?

Answer: Lighthouse

The flag and seal of Virginia Beach picture a lighthouse on a beach, with an orange sun in the background.

6. What state is Virginia Beach closest to?

Answer: North Carolina

Virginia Beach is located in the southeast corner of Virginia, and is close to the state line between Virginia and North Carolina. Maryland borders Virginia to the north and West Virginia is to the northwest. Delaware doesn't border Virginia at all.

7. What region of the United States is Virginia Beach located in as per the US Census Bureau?

Answer: South Atlantic

The US Census Bureau has designated Delaware, Maryland and all states southward including Florida to be in the South Atlantic region. New York, New Jersey are the mid-Atlantic states.

8. What bridge-tunnel connects Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore (Delmarva Peninsula)?

Answer: Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore Peninsula, also known as the Delmarva Peninsula. This is because parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia are all located on the Eastern Shore Peninsula. The bridge-tunnel is 23 miles long.

9. How many sister cities does Virginia Beach have?

Answer: Three

Virginia Beach has three sister cities - Bangor, Northern Ireland; Miyazaki, Japan; and Moss, Norway.

10. Virginia Beach is home to many events and festivals. Name one of the festivals taking place in Virginia.

Answer: Strawberry Festival

The Neptune Festival takes place on the beach. The Festival includes a massive art show, sandcastle contests, and amusement park rides such as slides and mini-roller coasters. Professionals compete in the sandcastle contest, creating some truly amazing and humongous sandcastles.

The Strawberry Festival takes place when the Virginia strawberries are their ripest, and is located in the Pungo area. It also includes amusement park rides such as ferris wheels.

Source: Author abcras

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