Geography Quiz

Week of September 21, 1998

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

1. Who is the Geographer of the United States?

A. William Wood
B. George Demko
C. Gilbert Grosvenor
D. Harm de Blij

2. Which country leads the world in zinc, potash, and flaxseed production?

A. Russia
B. Canada
C. China
D. Australia

3. Which city is home to the largest population of Japanese outside of Japan?

A. Mexico City
B. San Francisco
C. Beijing
D. Sao Paulo

4. How many hours of sunlight will strike the Arctic Circle on September 23?

A. 0
B. 6
C. 12
D. 24

5. How many islands compose Indonesia?

A. 135
B. 1,350
C. 13,500
D. 135,000

This week's answers or Previous Quizzes.