Geography Trivia

14

Which Danish navigator and explorer sailed in 1728 from the Pacific Ocean northward to the Arctic Ocean through the sea that now bears his name?

13

There are two US states each of which borders 8 other states. Can you name either one?

1

What is the world's largest inland sea?

7

Linked with the northern part of the Greek mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth, what is the name for the peninsula which forms the southern part of Greece?

12

The oldest street in San Francisco was originally called Dupont Street, but was later re-named after a President. Which street is this?

15

Which city is used as the reference point for 0 degrees of longitude?

1

You can travel from California to Nebraska by passing through only two states. What are they?

3

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

9

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

19

What cold, rocky islands in the Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles north of Scotland are politically related to Denmark, even though their name sounds Egyptian?

4

There are eight states with two-word capital cities. Can you name the three which begin with the letters B, C, & D?

8

Which of the Great Lakes lies above and feeds into Niagara Falls?

19

It has served as a fortress, royal court, prison, torture chamber, place of execution, and museum since it was built by William the Conqueror over 900 years ago. What is it?

2

It is said that Erik the Red named this land incorrectly on purpose, in order to attract visitors and settlers. Which land?

11

Which plant, common around Christmas time, contains poisonous berries which can cause acute stomach irritation if eaten?