Geography/Places Flashcards

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1
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Which continent is the largest?

A

Asia

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2
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Which of the Seven Wonders is located in Egypt?

A

The Pyramids of Giza

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3
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What is the name of the thin, but long country that spans more than half of the western coast of South America?

A

Chile

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4
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Which American state is the largest (by area)?

A

Alaska

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5
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What is the capital of New Zealand?

A

Wellington

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6
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Which desert is the largest in the world?

A

The Sahara Desert

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7
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What is the name of the world’s longest river?

A

The Nile

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8
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Which two countries share the longest (or largest) international border?

A

Canada and the USA

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9
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Which city in India would you find the Taj Mahal in?

A

Agra

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10
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What is the smallest country in the world?

A

Vatican City

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11
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What U.S. state gave the world Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson and Jelly Roll Morton?

A

Louisiana

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12
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What country is central to the books Out of Africa and The Green Hills of Africa?

A

Kenya

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13
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What country boasts the world’s highest paid national legislators?

A

The U.S.

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14
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What southwestern U.S. state adopted the bola tie as its official state neckwear?

A

Arizona

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15
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What Memphis mansion was opened to the public in 1982?

A

Graceland

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16
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What southeastern state boasts the cities of Frog Jump, Only, and Sweet Lips?

A

Tennessee

17
Q

Where is it illegal to carry old chewing gum stuck on your nose?

A

In Somalia

18
Q

Which country produces the most coffee in the world?

A

Brazil

19
Q

What is the common name for dried plums?

A

Prunes

20
Q

Which country invented tea?

A

China

21
Q

Which European nation was said to invent hot dogs?

A

Germany

22
Q

Which country is responsible for giving us pizza and pasta?

A

Which country is responsible for giving us pizza and pasta?

23
Q

In 2012, which one of the following was not the name of a hurricane? A. Patty B. Humberto C. Julian D. Valerie

A

C. Julian

24
Q

The Prime Meridian runs through which three continents? A. Europe B. Africa C. Antarctica D. South America

A

Europe-Africa-Antarctica

25
Q

Which is the youngest American city? a. Killeen, TX b. Jacksonville, NC c. Paramount, CA d. Layton, UT

A

b. Jacksonville, NC