Geography Trivia

3

The Northeast Passage, first successfully navigated in 1880, is a challenging water route along the northern coast of what two continents?

18

Name the U.S. states with the following nicknames: a. The Wolverine state b. The Volunteer state c. The Gopher state

6

It's possible to travel southward from the Canadian border, pass through only two U.S. states, and arrive within 150 miles of the southern border of the United States. Through which two states?

4

These two U.S. cities grew the most (showed the largest absolute population increases) during the decade of the 1990's. They are in neighboring states and one is a capital city. Can you name them?

4

Which island lies west of Great Britain?

13

What are the three most commonly visited tourist sights or attractions in San Francisco?

16

This 382 mile long river, longest in California, drains the northern part of the Central Valley of California and eventually flows into the San Francisco Bay. Which river?

7

The headquarters of the NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization is located in which country?

13

Can you name the two land-locked countries of South America?

1

If you travel directly north from Lima, Peru, until you hit the United states, which of these cities do you come closest to: Phoenix, Houston, New Orleans, or Miami?

20

Which town in Marin county is named after an Italian phrase meaning ''beautiful view"?

16

The capital city of this Asian nation is named after the national religion. Which country, which capital city?

16

Where would you visit each of the following attractions? a. Taj Mahal- what city? b. Angkor Wat - what country? c. Machu Picchu- what country?

4

The largest national park in the USA, almost four times the size of Yellowstone National Park, is called Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and is located in which state?

9

Which one of the five Great Lakes is highest above sea level, and also deepest?