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Geography Quiz

Week of March 16, 2000

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1. Which country does not rely on nuclear power for more than 50% of its total energy supply?
France
Germany
Belgium
Sweden

2. What is the environmental lapse rate (the average decrease in temperature) for every 1000 foot increase in elevation? (in Fahrenheit)

1.5 degrees
2.5 degrees
3.5 degrees
4.5 degrees

3. How many countries of the European Union are using the Euro?

9
11
13
15

4. What is the capital of Bhutan?

Dhaka
Bangalore
Phuntsholing
Thimphu

5. At what temperature does a thermal spring become known as a hot spring?

80 degrees F
98.6 degrees F
150 degrees F
212 degrees F

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