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Geography Quiz

Week of August 17, 1998

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

1. Which city is furthest south?

A. Cape Town, South Africa
B. Santiago, Chile
C. Sydney, Australia
D. Wellington, New Zealand
2. Which city is not one of South Africa's three capital cities?

A. Pretoria
B. Bloemfontein
C. Johannesburg
D. Cape Town
3. What is the significance of Manitoulin Island?

A. It is the largest island within a lake
B. It is the smallest island in Canada
C. It is the southernmost land in Canada
D. It is the home of the deepest point in Canada
4. Which country holds the record for the deepest permafrost?

A. Russia
B. Canada
C. China
D. Norway
5. Which state's license plates read "Ocean State"?

A. Hawaii
B. Rhode Island
C. South Carolina
D. Maryland

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