Geography Quiz #287
Geography Quiz for 13 July 2014
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1
Q1.
If you were to sail directly south from Los Angeles, USA, where would you find yourself?
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2
Q2.
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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3
Q3.
Siberia is geographically part of which area?
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4
Q4.
In which sea is the country of Grenada?
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5
Q5.
Where is the Strait of Belle Isle?
A
Between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
B
Between mainland Labrador and the island of Newfoundland
C
Between mainland France and the island of Jersey
D
Between Sardinia and Corsica
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6
Q6.
In the far past it has been a very large lake but is currently a brackish lagoon, the neck leading to the sea being bridged by the General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge and carrying the second-largest city in its country. What is it called?
B
Lagoa dos Patos, Brazil
C
Glenrock Lagoon, Australia
D
Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
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7
Q7.
What is the nickname of Apsley House, the former London residence of the Dukes of Wellington, that stands alone at Hyde Park Corner on the south-east corner of Hyde Park?
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