Geography Quiz #116
Geography Quiz for 3 April 2011
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Q1.
Which of these imaginary lines around the earth goes through the continent of Africa?
A
The Tropic of Capricorn, the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator
B
The Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, but not the Tropic of Capricorn
C
The Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator, but not the Tropic of Cancer
D
The Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer, but not the Equator
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2
Q2.
Which river runs through the cities of Shanghai, Chongqing, Jingzhou, Yangzhou and Nantong?
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3
Q3.
What is "The Wimmera"?
A
A rocket testing range in South Australia
B
A region in the west of the Australian state of Victoria
C
Where "the lion sleeps tonight"
D
A wind that blows across the Nullarbor Plain
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4
Q4.
In which country is the city of Lisburn?
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5
Q5.
Which of these is the nearest east of New York City?
B
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
D
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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6
Q6.
Which of these African countries has the largest area?
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7
Q7.
Which of these has the time zone that is the furthest ahead of London?
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