Island Geography Challenge
A Quiz on Islands and Geography
- 1.
Mt. Ka'ala, at 4,080', is located in the Wai'anae Mountain Range and is the highest point on what Pacific island?
- A.
Viti Levu
- B.
Oahu
- C.
Upolu
- D.
Hawai'i (The Big Island)
Correct Answer
B. OahuExplanation
The Wai'anae Mountains are located in the western part of Oahu, Hawai'i, and almost parallel the Ko'olau Range, which is closer to the Hawaiian capital of Honolulu.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Cockpit Country and the Blue Mountains are mountainous regions in what island?
- A.
Jamaica
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
Andros
- D.
St. Kitts
Correct Answer
A. JamaicaExplanation
Blue Mountain Peak, located in the mountain range of the same name, is Jamaica's highest point.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Taal Volcanoes National Park and Mt. Pinataubo are located on what populous island?
- A.
Palawan
- B.
Sri Lanka
- C.
Mindanao
- D.
Luzon
Correct Answer
D. LuzonExplanation
Pinataubo erupted in 1992, sending a large cloud of ash into the air that caused a temperature drop worldwide.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What island is part of Juneau, Alaska?
- A.
Douglas Island
- B.
Admiralty Island
- C.
Kodiak Island
- D.
Baranof Island
Correct Answer
A. Douglas IslandExplanation
Douglas Island was once its own city, but is now part of Juneau.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these islands is in California?
- A.
Santa Catalina
- B.
Fort Jefferson
- C.
Akimiski Island
- D.
Juan de Fuca Islands
Correct Answer
A. Santa CatalinaExplanation
Santa Catalina is located in the gulf of the same name and has an airport.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What Alaskan island has the world's largest population density of bears?
- A.
Baranof Island
- B.
Prince of Wales Island
- C.
Admiralty Island
- D.
Kodiak Island
Correct Answer
C. Admiralty IslandExplanation
This island, located in southeast Alaska, has a large population of bears.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The northernmost point on the southernmost island in the United States is called what?
- A.
'Upolu Point
- B.
Keahole Point
- C.
Ka Lae
- D.
Koko Head
Correct Answer
A. 'Upolu PointExplanation
'Upolu point, which shares its name with a Samoan island, is the northernmost point on the island of Hawai'i (The Big Island).Rate this question:
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- 8.
The eighth largest of the volcanic Hawaiian Islands is uninhabited. Name this island.
- A.
Ni'ihau
- B.
Johnston Atoll
- C.
Kure Atoll
- D.
Kaho'olawe
Correct Answer
D. Kaho'olaweExplanation
Kaho'olawe is part of Maui County, Hawai'i, and is located off of the southwest coast of Maui.Rate this question:
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- 9.
This Aleutian Island was captured by the Japanese during World War II.
- A.
Kiska
- B.
Unalaska
- C.
Adak
- D.
Nunivak Island
Correct Answer
A. KiskaExplanation
Attu and Kiska Islands were the only two parts of Alaska that the Japanese captured.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Ryan Island is the largest island in Siskiwit Lake, the largest lake on the largest island in Lake Superior, which is the world's largest freshwater lake. Name this island, which is also a National Park with no roads and no motorized vehicles.
- A.
Isle Royale
- B.
Manitou Island
- C.
Washington Island
- D.
Isle au Haut
Correct Answer
A. Isle RoyaleExplanation
On either end of Michigan's Isle Royale lie famous shipwrecks.Rate this question:
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