Satellite image of the Korean Peninsula with an arrow pointing to a city in the middle.

Question 1 Clue:

Following World War II, the Korean Peninsula split into North Korea and South Korea. The capital of South Korea (white arrow) hosted the1998 Summer Olympic Games. Name the capital city.

Aqua-MODIS image courtesy of NASA/GSFC

Question 1 Answer

Seoul 
Topographic map of a land mass centered on the equator.

Question 2 Clue:

Centered on the Equator, this continent (center) is home to tropical forests, woodlands, grasslands, and arid deserts. Name the continent.

Shuttle Radar Topography Mission image courtesy of NASA

Question 2 Answer

Africa
Satellite image of a city in Italy that is entirely surrounded by water. A larger land mass can be seen in the top of the image.

Question 3 Clue:

Located in a lagoon called Laguna Veneta, this red-roofed, Italian city (white arrow) sits on 118 small islands. The city is known for its many canals and bridges. Name the city.

International Space Station image courtesy of NASA
 

Question 3 Answer

Venice 
Satellite image of a harbor that is surrounded by a city.

Question 4 Clue:

During the War of 1812, the Battle of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to compose a poem that would later be used to create the "Star Spangled Banner," the National Anthem of the United States of America. Fort McHenry (green arrow) is located at the entrance to this city's Inner Harbor. Name the city.

Landsat 8 image courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey

Question 4 Answer

Baltimore 
Satellite image of a large river.

Question 5 Clue:

The setting sun gives a golden glow to a long river and lakes along a floodplain. The river, which carries more water than any other river on Earth, flows eastward through Brazil. Name the river.

International Space Station image courtesy of NASA

Question 5 Answer

Amazon River
Satellite image of an island off the coast of Australia.

Question 6 Clue:

This island (white arrow) is separated from the continent of Australia by the Bass Strait. It was discovered by Abel Tasman in 1642 and is home to a small animal known for its loud screeching. Name the island.

Terra-MODIS image courtesy of NASA/GSFC

Question 6 Answer:

Tasmania
Satellite image of a river at night that opens up into the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 7 Clue:

In this nighttime view from orbit, lights illuminate the course of a river and its delta. The concentration of lights illustrates how most of the region's population has been drawn to the resources the river provides. Name the river.

Suomi NPP image courtesy of NASA

Question 7 Answer

Nile River
Satellite image of a land mass surrounded on three sides by the Ionian, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas.

Question 8 Clue:

Surrounded by the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Ionian seas, this country is composed of a mountainous peninsula and numerous islands. Name the country.

Terra-MODIS image courtesy of NASA/GSFC

Question 8 Answer

Greece

This quiz was originally published in 2014.