World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--3/12-islands
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What are small islands called?
- A.
Islets
- B.
Islanditos
- C.
Islandias
Correct Answer
A. IsletsExplanation
Some islands cover an area smaller than a city block. A small island is called an islet .Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why is Australia called a continent rather than an island?
- A.
Its location
- B.
Its large size
- C.
The term continent was coined before island
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B. Its large sizeExplanation
The largest island is Greenland, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Greenland is slightly larger than Mexico. The difference between an island and a continent is its size. Like an island, Australia is surrounded by water. But because of its huge size, Australia is called a continent rather than an island.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is NOT a type of island?
- A.
Coral island
- B.
Barrier island
- C.
Techtronic island
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C. Techtronic islandExplanation
There are five main kinds of islands: (1) continental islands, (2) tectonically formed islands, (3) volcanic islands, (4) coral islands, and (5) barrier islands. Each kind is formed in a different way.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In the USA, the state of Hawaii is made up of 8 islands. Which of those islands is not inhabited by people?
- A.
Niihau
- B.
Molokai
- C.
Kahoolawe
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C. KahoolaweExplanation
Hawaii is a chain of 132 islands in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean. It is the only state that does not lie on the mainland of North America. People live on 7 of the 8 main islands. The main islands are Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau. No one lives on Kahoolawe, the smallest island.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which famous island is home to carved statues called moai
- A.
Easter Island
- B.
Prince Edward Island
- C.
Grenada
Correct Answer
A. Easter IslandExplanation
Easter Island's early people carved the statues, called moai . War broke out in the late 1600's. The moai were knocked over. Most were broken. Today about 15 moai have been put back in place, but hundreds still lay around the island.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the largest island of the 14 Society Islands in French Polynesia?
- A.
Bora Bora
- B.
Tahiti
- C.
Tuamotu Archipelago
Correct Answer
B. TahitiExplanation
Tahiti is the largest of the 14 Society Islands in French Polynesia, a group of islands controlled by France.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why is Iceland warmer than most places that are as far north and as close to the Artic Circle as it is?
- A.
Volcanoes
- B.
Gulf Stream
- C.
Overpopulation
Correct Answer
B. Gulf StreamExplanation
Iceland is an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, close to the Arctic Circle. Iceland is warmer than most places so far north because the Gulf Stream flows around it. The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that carries warm water from the south into parts of the North Atlantic.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which explorer discovered the island of Cuba?
- A.
Cabeza de Vaca
- B.
Hernando Cortes
- C.
Christopher Columbus
Correct Answer
C. Christopher ColumbusExplanation
Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba in 1492 and claimed it for Spain. When he arrived, three Indian groups lived in Cuba: the Guanahatabey, the Ciboney, and the Taíno. Spaniards settled in Cuba in the 1500's and ruled it for nearly 400 years.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many islands make up the country of Malta?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is made up of five islands. People live on the three largest islands—Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Malta is one of the most crowded countries in the world.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The book, Robinson Crusoe is based upon the real-life experiences of whom?
- A.
Juan Fernández
- B.
William Dampier
- C.
Alexander Selkirk
Correct Answer
C. Alexander SelkirkExplanation
Robinson Crusoe is the main character in a story about a man who is left alone on an island off the northern coast of South America. Daniel Defoe wrote this story in a book, called Robinson Crusoe, in 1719. He based the story partly on the real-life experiences of a Scottish sailor named Alexander Selkirk.Rate this question:
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