CTA World Geography & Destination Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client wants to visit the temples of Angkor Wat. In which country is this UNESCO site located?
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Myanmar
- Cambodia (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Cambodia
Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia, built in the 12th century.
Question 2: Which South American country contains the Iguazu Falls, one of the world's largest waterfall systems?
- Brazil and Argentina share it (Correct answer)
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Paraguay
Correct answer: Brazil and Argentina share it
Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Brazil and Argentina, with both countries having national parks on their respective sides.
Question 3: The Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO-listed scenic coastline, is located in which Italian region?
- Tuscany
- Sicily
- Campania (Correct answer)
- Sardinia
Correct answer: Campania
The Amalfi Coast is part of the Campania region in southern Italy, near Naples and Pompeii.
Question 4: Clients flying into Narita or Haneda airports are arriving in which Asian city?
- Seoul
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Tokyo (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Tokyo
Both Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport serve the greater Tokyo metropolitan area in Japan.
Question 5: Which island group includes Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island?
- Fiji
- Hawaii (Correct answer)
- Bahamas
- Canary Islands
Correct answer: Hawaii
Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island (Hawaii Island) are among the eight main islands of the US state of Hawaii.
Question 6: The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are most reliably viewed within the Arctic Circle. Which destination is NOT within the Arctic Circle?
- Tromsø, Norway
- Rovaniemi, Finland
- Reykjavik, Iceland (Correct answer)
- Kiruna, Sweden
Correct answer: Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, lies just below the Arctic Circle at about 64°N, though Northern Lights are still visible there.
Question 7: Which ocean do travelers cross on a transatlantic cruise from New York to Southampton, England?
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Atlantic Ocean
A transatlantic voyage between North America and Europe crosses the North Atlantic Ocean.
CTA World Geography & Destination Knowledge 3
A client wants to visit the temples of Angkor Wat.
In which country is this UNESCO site located?