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  • 1. 

    The description "Cathedral commissioned by Ivan the Terrible" best describes?

    • A.

      Stonehenge

    • B.

      The St. Basil's Cathedral

    • C.

      The Escorial Palace

    • D.

      The Great Sphinx

    Correct Answer
    B. The St. Basil's Cathedral
    Explanation
    The description "Cathedral commissioned by Ivan the Terrible" best describes The St. Basil's Cathedral. This iconic cathedral, located in Moscow, Russia, was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. Its unique and colorful onion-shaped domes make it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Russia.

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  • 2. 

    The description "contains the bodies of some of the kings of Spain" best describes?

    • A.

      The Outer Banks

    • B.

      The Bell Telephone Laboratories

    • C.

      The Escorial Palace

    • D.

      The Plaza San Pietro

    Correct Answer
    C. The Escorial Palace
    Explanation
    The description "contains the bodies of some of the kings of Spain" best fits The Escorial Palace. The Escorial Palace is a historical residence located in Spain and is known for its grandeur and significance in Spanish history. It serves as a burial site for several Spanish monarchs, making it the most appropriate option among the given choices. The Outer Banks, Bell Telephone Laboratories, and Plaza San Pietro do not have any connection to housing the bodies of Spanish kings.

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  • 3. 

    The description "remnant of Lake Bonneville" best describes?

    • A.

      The Parthenon

    • B.

      Great Salt Lake

    • C.

      The Mississippi River

    • D.

      The Blarney Castle

    Correct Answer
    B. Great Salt Lake
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Great Salt Lake. The description "remnant of Lake Bonneville" refers to a historical lake that once covered a large portion of present-day Utah. The Great Salt Lake is the largest remnant of this ancient lake and is known for its high salt content. Therefore, it is the best fit for the given description.

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  • 4. 

    Which landmark was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright?

    • A.

      The Guggenheim Museum

    • B.

      Stonehenge

    • C.

      The English Channel

    • D.

      The Crazy Horse Memorial

    Correct Answer
    A. The Guggenheim Museum
    Explanation
    The Guggenheim Museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This iconic landmark in New York City is known for its unique spiral shape and modernist architecture. Wright's design aimed to create a space that would showcase art in a non-traditional way, with a continuous ramp that allows visitors to experience a seamless flow of artwork. The Guggenheim Museum is considered one of Wright's masterpieces and a significant contribution to the field of architecture.

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  • 5. 

    The description "river is ice-free all year" best describes?

    • A.

      The Yangtze River

    • B.

      Mount Rushmore

    • C.

      Arches National Park

    • D.

      The Outer Banks

    Correct Answer
    A. The Yangtze River
    Explanation
    The Yangtze River is the correct answer because it is known for being ice-free all year. This means that even during the winter months, the river does not freeze over completely, allowing for year-round navigation and transportation. This characteristic sets it apart from the other options, as Mount Rushmore, Arches National Park, and The Outer Banks do not have the same reputation for being ice-free.

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  • 6. 

    What gives the Red Sea its color?

    • A.

      Fish Bleeding Into It

    • B.

      Too Many Red Swimsuits

    • C.

      Algae Turning Red When It Dies

    • D.

      It's Dyed Red Every Week

    Correct Answer
    C. Algae Turning Red When It Dies
    Explanation
    Algae turning red when it dies gives the Red Sea its color. When the algae in the Red Sea dies, it releases a red pigment called phycoerythrin. This pigment gives the water a reddish hue, which is why the Red Sea is named as such.

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  • 7. 

    The description "largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States" best describes what?

    • A.

      Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    • B.

      The Susan B. Anthony House

    • C.

      Badlands National Park

    • D.

      The U.S. Capitol Building

    Correct Answer
    C. Badlands National Park
    Explanation
    Badlands National Park is the best answer because it is known for being the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. The park is located in South Dakota and is characterized by its unique rock formations, deep canyons, and expansive grasslands. It is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a significant conservation area. The description provided aligns perfectly with the features and characteristics of Badlands National Park.

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  • 8. 

    The description "first national monument established by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906" best describes?

    • A.

      Ayers Rock

    • B.

      Devils Tower National Monument

    • C.

      The Mark Twain House

    • D.

      The Colosseum

    Correct Answer
    B. Devils Tower National Monument
    Explanation
    Devils Tower National Monument is the best answer because it fits the description of being the first national monument established by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Ayers Rock, The Mark Twain House, and The Colosseum do not match this description.

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  • 9. 

    The description "roughly the size of Rhode Island" best describes?

    • A.

      The Bell Telephone Laboratories

    • B.

      The Susan B. Anthony House

    • C.

      Yosemite National Park

    • D.

      The Petrified Forest

    Correct Answer
    C. Yosemite National Park
    Explanation
    Yosemite National Park is best described as "roughly the size of Rhode Island" because it covers an area of approximately 748,436 acres, which is comparable in size to the state of Rhode Island. This description highlights the vastness and expanse of the park, emphasizing its large size and the variety of landscapes and natural features it encompasses.

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  • 10. 

    The description "the youngest of the Rocky Mountains" best describes?

    • A.

      Mount Rushmore

    • B.

      The Normandy American Cemetery

    • C.

      Grand Teton National Park

    • D.

      Denali National Park

    Correct Answer
    C. Grand Teton National Park
    Explanation
    The description "the youngest of the Rocky Mountains" best describes Grand Teton National Park because it is located in the Rocky Mountain range and is geologically the youngest part of the range. The park is known for its stunning mountain peaks, including the Grand Teton, and its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. Mount Rushmore, The Normandy American Cemetery, and Denali National Park do not have a direct association with the Rocky Mountains or being the youngest part of the range.

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  • 11. 

    The description "located in Denali National Park" best describes?

    • A.

      Mount McKinley

    • B.

      The Great Barrier Reef

    • C.

      The Florida Keys

    • D.

      The Gateway Arch

    Correct Answer
    A. Mount McKinley
    Explanation
    Mount McKinley is best described as "located in Denali National Park" because it is a prominent mountain located within the park in Alaska. Denali National Park is known for its vast wilderness and the mountain itself is the highest peak in North America. Therefore, the description accurately identifies Mount McKinley's location and distinguishes it from the other options listed.

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  • 12. 

    The description "park contains more than 2,000 natural arches" best describes?

    • A.

      The Louvre

    • B.

      Yankee Stadium

    • C.

      Arches National Park

    • D.

      Banff National Park

    Correct Answer
    C. Arches National Park
    Explanation
    The description "park contains more than 2,000 natural arches" best describes Arches National Park. This answer is correct because Arches National Park is known for its large number of natural arches, with more than 2,000 documented arches within its boundaries. The park is famous for its unique geological formations, including delicate arch, landscape arch, and many others. The description provided matches the distinctive feature of Arches National Park, making it the correct answer.

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  • 13. 

    The description "world's largest monolith, in a park owned by the local Aboriginals" best describes?

    • A.

      Stonehenge

    • B.

      The Susan B. Anthony House

    • C.

      The Crazy Horse Memorial

    • D.

      Ayers Rock

    Correct Answer
    D. Ayers Rock
    Explanation
    The description "world's largest monolith, in a park owned by the local Aboriginals" best describes Ayers Rock. Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru, is a massive sandstone rock formation located in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia. It is considered the world's largest monolith and is of great cultural and spiritual significance to the local Aboriginal people.

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  • 14. 

    The geography term "isopleth" is best defined as?

    • A.

      Line Which Joins Points Of Equal Value

    • B.

      Shows The Distribution Of A Population According To Age And Sex

    • C.

      Color-Coded To Show How Land Is Being Used

    • D.

      Graph Which Relates Two Variables By Means Of Plotted Points

    Correct Answer
    A. Line Which Joins Points Of Equal Value
    Explanation
    An isopleth is a line that connects points of equal value on a map or graph. It is commonly used in geography to represent various phenomena such as temperature, precipitation, or elevation. This allows for the visualization of patterns and variations in the data across a geographic area. By connecting points of equal value, isopleths help to show the distribution and spatial relationships of the phenomenon being measured.

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  • 15. 

    The geography term "scattergraph" is best defined as?

    • A.

      Covers The Polar Regions Of A Selected Hemisphere

    • B.

      Graph Which Relates Two Variables By Means Of Plotted Points

    • C.

      Runs From Pole To Pole

    • D.

      Study In Which Pictures And Data About The Earth Are Obtained From Aircraft Or Spacecraft

    Correct Answer
    B. GrapH Which Relates Two Variables By Means Of Plotted Points
    Explanation
    A scattergraph is a graph that shows the relationship between two variables by plotting points on a graph. Each point represents a pair of values for the two variables, and the position of the point on the graph indicates the values of the variables. This type of graph is useful for visually analyzing patterns and trends in data and determining the correlation between the variables. It is commonly used in statistics, scientific research, and data analysis.

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