Geography Quiz
Week of February 15, 1999This 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, CA2. Which state is home to the Ottawa and Mainstee National Forests?
B. Provo-Orem, UT
C. Lafayette, LA
D. Laredo, TX
A. Michigan3. Which country is not adjacent to Lake Tanganyika?
B. Maine
C. New York
D. Ohio
A. Tanzania4. What is the world's tallest waterfall?
B. Malawi
C. Democratic Republic of the Congo
D. Burundi
A. Niagara5. What is the ratio of the speed of a gust of wind to non-gusting wind speed in an urban area?
B. Yellowstone
C. Yosemite
D. Angel
A. 1.5:1
B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 4:1
