Geography Quiz #160
Geography Quiz for 5 February 2012
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Q1.
Why did the International Telecommunication Union abbreviate "Coordinated Universal Time" to "UTC"?
A
It is the initials when translated into French
B
"CUT" was already in use
C
"UTC" made for a better logo design
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Q2.
Easter Island belongs to which country?
Note: This question was updated in July 2020
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Q3.
Where is the world's most populous metropolitan area?
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Q4.
What city was founded in 1868 near the Salt River, near its confluence with the Gila River?
A
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
B
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
C
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Q5.
In which country are members of parliament known, not as MPs, but TDs?
Note: This question was updated in June 2021
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Q6.
Where is Glacier Bay National Park?
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Q7.
Which of these cities is in Mexico?
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