Ready to test your geography skills? Answer the following questions to see how much you know about the planet! Score 1 point for every correct answer.

1. How did Perth, Australia get the nickname "City of Lights?"
A. Perth consumes the most electricity on the continent.
B. Crystal caves were discovered in the middle of the city.
C. All city lights were turned on to acknowledge a passing spacecraft.
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2. The British used Bermuda's rich soil to farm what in the 1600s?
A. Tobacco
B. Bananas
C. Cotton
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3. What Atlantic city is the birthplace of Canadian confederation?
A. Fredericton
B. Charlottetown
C. St. John's
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4. When is hurricane season in the Caribbean?
A. August - November
B. June - August
C. December - March
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5. Which country influenced early incarnations of French cuisine?
A. Italy
B. England
C. Greece
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6. The official Irish name for Dublin is...
A. Dubh Linn
B. Slainte
C. Baile Atha Cliath
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7. What plain is Milan, Italy located on?
A. Milanese
B. Lombardy
C. Tuscany
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8. Tamaki Makaurau, the Maori name for Auckland, New Zealand, literally means:
A. 'Tamaki desired by many'
B. 'Peaceful home'
C. 'City of sails'
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9. What is Scotland's largest city?
A. Edinburgh
B. Glasgow
C. Loch Ness (Nessie counts for two, right?)
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10. "Gone with the Wind" is a famous part of this American city's heritage:
A. Memphis
B. Atlanta
C. Austin
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How did you do?
1 - 4 correct: You'll want to brush up on your geography!
5 - 8 correct: Not bad at all! Explore Canoe Travel to learn about great sights around the world.
9 - 10 correct: You're a genius! You must travel a lot!