CTA World Geography & Destination Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which African country is home to the Serengeti National Park, famous for the annual Great Migration?
- Kenya
- Tanzania (Correct answer)
- South Africa
- Botswana
Correct answer: Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania, though the migration also crosses into Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve.
Question 2: The Galapagos Islands, known for unique wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin, belong to which country?
- Peru
- Colombia
- Ecuador (Correct answer)
- Chile
Correct answer: Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands are a province of Ecuador, located about 600 miles off its Pacific coast.
Question 3: Which European city is served by the Schiphol International Airport?
- Brussels
- Amsterdam (Correct answer)
- Copenhagen
- Stockholm
Correct answer: Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is one of Europe's busiest airports and serves the Dutch capital.
Question 4: The Maldives archipelago is located in which ocean?
- Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean (Correct answer)
- Arabian Sea
Correct answer: Indian Ocean
The Maldives is an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka.
Question 5: Which US state contains the Grand Canyon National Park?
- Utah
- Nevada
- Colorado
- Arizona (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Arizona
The Grand Canyon is located in northwestern Arizona, carved by the Colorado River.
Question 6: Petra, the ancient rose-red city carved into rock, is a major attraction in which country?
- Israel
- Jordan (Correct answer)
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
Correct answer: Jordan
Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern Jordan, once the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Question 7: Which Caribbean island is known as the 'Land of Wood and Water' and is a popular cruise destination?
- Barbados
- Trinidad
- Jamaica (Correct answer)
- Saint Lucia
Correct answer: Jamaica
Jamaica is nicknamed the 'Land of Wood and Water' due to its lush rainforests and numerous rivers.
CTA World Geography & Destination Knowledge 2
Which African country is home to the Serengeti National Park, famous for the annual Great Migration?