Geography Quiz
Which major mountain range forms the continental divide in the Western United States, stretching from Canada down to New Mexico?
A) Appalachian Mountains
B) Sierra Nevada
C) Cascade Range
D) Rocky Mountains
D) Rocky Mountains
Common Confusables
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
A) seperate
B) definite
C) occasionnally
D) concious
B) definite
On Thursday's CNN 10 (12/11/25), name of the country where the reindeer population is dwindling due to the increase in the wolf population?
A. Norway
B. Sweden
C. Finland
D. Denmark
C. Finland
What is the primary purpose of observing National Tie Month?
A. To promote the history and craftsmanship of handmade silk ties.
B. To encourage people to wear ties and donate them to charity.
C. To highlight the necktie as a classic and versatile accessory in men's fashion.
D. To celebrate the day the modern necktie was invented.
C. To highlight the necktie as a classic and versatile accessory in men's fashion.
What is the technical, anatomical term for the armpit?
A) Inguinal region
B) Perineum
C) Axilla
D) Popliteal fossa
C) Axilla
Which of the five Great Lakes is the only one located entirely within the borders of the United States?
A) Lake Superior
B) Lake Huron
C) Lake Erie
D) Lake Michigan
D) Lake Michigan
Doubling Consonants
Which of the following words is spelled correctly, following the rules for adding a suffix?
A) begining
B) occurrance
C) cancelled
D) controling
C) cancelled
What natural disaster struck off Japan's northeastern coast, causing tsunami warnings and evacuations earlier this week?
A. A major volcanic eruption
B. A powerful $7.5$ magnitude earthquake
C. A destructive super typhoon
D. A massive flash flood
B. A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake
Which historical garment is often considered the precursor to the modern necktie?
A. The Roman toga
B. The Croatian cravat
C. The British stock
D. The French jabot
B. The Croatian cravat
What is the most common collective noun used to describe a group of geese when they are on the ground or in the water?
A) A gaggle
B) A murmuration
C) A muster
D) A wedge
A) A gaggle
Which U.S. state is the only one to have a coastline on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico?
A) Texas
B) South Carolina
C) Florida
D) Louisiana
C) Florida
i before e except after c
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
A) recieve
B) beleive
C) neighbor
D) frieght
C) neighbor
The December 8th episode of CNN 10 featured a story about a 10-year-old taking on a leadership role in their state government. What position did this child hold?
A. U.S. Congressional Page
B. Junior State Senator
C. Kid Governor of Nebraska
D. Youth Ambassador to the White House
C. Kid Governor of Nebraska
Which of the following is NOT a common style of necktie knot?
A. Windsor
B. Four-in-Hand
C. Bowline
D. Half-Windsor
C. Bowline
What is the geographical term for the triangular or fan-shaped landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river as it flows into a larger body of water (like an ocean or a lake)?
A) Alluvial Fan
B) Meander
C) Delta
D) Estuary
C) Delta
The confluence of the Mississippi River and the Missouri River, which combine to form the largest river system in North America, is located near which major U.S. city?
A) New Orleans, Louisiana
B) St. Louis, Missouri
C) Memphis, Tennessee
D) Minneapolis, Minnesota
B) St. Louis, Missouri
Words with Silent Letters
Which word is correctly spelled?
A) nemonia
B) hyme
C) doubt
D) lishen
C) doubt
According to a CNN 10 report, what type of cutting-edge technology is being used to help elderly populations feel less lonely?
A. Virtual Reality (VR) environments
B. Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions
C. Advanced telepresence robots
D. CRISPR gene therapy for mood disorders
B. Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions
In modern professional business attire, the width of the tie is generally proportional to the width of what other garment feature?
A. The wearer's belt
B. The collar of the shirt
C. The lapel of the jacket
D. The cuff of the shirt sleeve
C. The lapel of the jacket
The term peculation refers to what specific type of criminal act?
A) The illegal entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime (burglary).
B) The theft or misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care (embezzlement).
C) The deliberate destruction of public property (vandalism).
D) The willful killing of another human being (homicide).
B) The theft or misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care (embezzlement).
What term is used to describe the fertile, mostly flat expanse of land in the central United States that lies between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains?
A) The Interior Highlands
B) The Great Basin
C) The Great Plains
D) The Coastal Plain
C) The Great Plains
Plurals
What is the correct plural spelling of the word crisis?
A) crisises
B) crises
C) crisies
D) crisii
B) crises
The December 5th episode of CNN 10 included a look back at a grim chapter in American history. Which event did the broadcast mark the 80th anniversary of closing?
A. The end of the Prohibition era
B. The closing of World War II internment camps
C. The final battle of the Civil War
D. The conclusion of the Great Depression
B. The closing of World War II internment camps
What material is traditionally considered the most luxurious and formal for a high-quality necktie, especially for business and evening wear?
A. Polyester
B. Cotton
C. Silk
D. Wool
C. Silk
What is the name of the prince who awakens Aurora in the 1959 Disney film Sleeping Beauty?
A) Prince Charming
B) Prince Eric
C) Prince Phillip
D) Prince Ferdinand
C) Prince Phillip