Geography Quiz

Week of February 15, 1999

This weekly five-question geography trivia quiz offers no prizes, only a chance to test your geographical knowledge.

1. Which U.S. metropolitan area had the highest birth rate (per 1000 population) in 1994 (the most recent available statistics)?

A. Fresno, CA
B. Provo-Orem, UT
C. Lafayette, LA
D. Laredo, TX

2. Which state is home to the Ottawa and Mainstee National Forests?

A. Michigan
B. Maine
C. New York
D. Ohio

3. Which country is not adjacent to Lake Tanganyika?

A. Tanzania
B. Malawi
C. Democratic Republic of the Congo
D. Burundi

4. What is the world's tallest waterfall?

A. Niagara
B. Yellowstone
C. Yosemite
D. Angel

5. What is the ratio of the speed of a gust of wind to non-gusting wind speed in an urban area?

A. 1.5:1
B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 4:1

This week's answers or Previous Quizzes.

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