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Geography Quiz

Week of May 25, 1998

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

1. Which U.S. state does most of the country's iron ore come from?

A. Michigan
B. Minnesota
C. Oklahoma
D. Texas
2. What is the most northerly latitude you might encounter icebergs in the Indian Ocean?

A. 30 ° South
B. 40 ° South
C. 50 ° South
D. 60 ° South
3. Where is the Scotia Plate?

A. South of Alaska
B. South of Australia
C. South of South America
D. South of Africa
4. Where were the orange, grapefruit, and lemon first domesticated?

A. Southeast Asia
B. Middle East
C. Central America
D. Europe
5. Which country leads the world in silver production?

A. Peru
B. Canada
C. United States
D. Mexico

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