Questions for this quick geography quiz are found on the National Geographic Geo Bee Quiz (↗) website. You may further test your geographic knowledge (↗) with other quizzes from GeoFact of the Day as well as the interactive National Geographic website. Enjoy and good luck!
1) Geothermal activity caused by diverging tectonic plates creates hot springs in Þhingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park. This national park is located in which European country?
A — FINLAND
B — MACEDONIA
C — ICELAND
2) What is the term for a cone-shaped feature on the ground (floor) of a cave that is formed by slow dripping water?
A — stalagmite
B — stalactite
C — column
3) Which UNITED STATES city is located in the eastern part of Washington state?
A — Auburn
B — Spokane
C — Olympia
4) A region bordering GERMANY, the Bohemian Woods (Bohemian Forest) is a popular tourist destination in which European country?
A — SLOVAKIA
B — CZECH REPUBLIC (CZECHIA)
C — AUSTRIA
ANSWERS
Question 1:
C . . . . . Iceland
Question 2:
A . . . . . stalagmite (hint: stalaGmites are attached to the Ground; stalaCtites are attached to the cave’s Ceiling
Question 3:
B . . . . . Spokane
Question 4:
B . . . . . Czech Republic
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