Geography Quiz Answers

Week of October 5, 1998

1. At any given time, what proportion of the earth is covered by clouds?

D. 50

2. Which country was once known as East Pakistan?

A. Bangladesh

3. After Cuba and Hispaniola, what is the largest island in the Caribbean?

C. Jamaica

4. Which city lies on the Mississippi River?

B. Minneapolis, Minnesota

5. How many independent states of the world does the U.S. Department of State recognize?

B. 190. See the list online.

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