Geography Quiz #770
Geography Quiz for 15 October 2023
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Q1.
Which of these is in North America?
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2
Q2.
The island of Honshū is part of which country?
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3
Q3.
Which is a distinguishing feature of Lake Balkash in Kazakhstan, one of the longest lakes in the world?
A
Half is saline and half fresh water
B
It is completely dry for 7 months of each year
C
It lies 46 m (151 ft) below sea level
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4
Q4.
In Egypt, what are "Dog Days"?
A
The periods when the Nile flooded regularly before the Aswan Dam was built
B
The public holidays between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
C
A hot season from around 3 July to 11 August
D
In spring, when the male dogs howl at each other
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5
Q5.
Which of these states on the continental USA is the furthest west?
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6
Q6.
What is a term for an event where a body of water contained in a glacier overflows its bounds?
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7
Q7.
Which of these is a stadium in Washington DC?
A
Robert F Kennedy Stadium
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