Geography Quiz
Week of October 5, 1998This weekly five-question geography trivia quiz offers no prizes, only a chance to test your geographical knowledge.
1. At any given time, what proportion of the earth is covered by clouds?
A. 102. Which country was once known as East Pakistan?
B. 25
C. 33 1/3
D. 50
A. Bangladesh3. After Cuba and Hispaniola, what is the largest island in the Caribbean?
B. Myanmar (Burma)
C. Bhutan
D. Afghanistan
A. Puerto Rico4. Which city lies on the Mississippi River?
B. Trinidad
C. Jamaica
D. Guadeloupe
A. Jackson, Mississippi5. How many independent states of the world does the U.S. Department of State recognize?
B. Minneapolis, Minnesota
C. Kansas City, Missouri
D. Little Rock, Arkansas
A. 180
B. 190
C. 200
D. 210
