Geography Quiz #400
Geography Quiz for 11 September 2016
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Q1.
What is the longest river on the island of New Guinea?
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2
Q2.
Most of the mountains in the world with elevations greater than 7,200 metres (23,622 ft) above sea level are found where?
A
The Himalaya and Karakoram ranges
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3
Q3.
In 1782, what was made the official bird of the USA?
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Q4.
Where is Baffin Island?
A
In the Gulf of St Lawrence
C
Between the Canadian mainland and Greenland
D
Off the coast of Alaska
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Q5.
How many African countries are crossed by the equator?
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Q6.
What is the official currency of Suriname?
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Q7.
Which French city near the Mediterranean Sea, was an embarcation point for the 7th and 8th Crusades, and is now a tourist destination because of its well-preserved city walls?
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