Category: Bing Homapage Quiz

Question 1: Today, we’re above Vila Franca Islet. Where is it?

A Portugal
B Spain
C France

This tiny islet is off the coast of the island of São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores archipelago. Formed by the crater of an underwater volcano, its circular lagoon and sandy beach draw swimmers, divers, and snorkelers.

Correct Answer: Portugal

Question 2: Which event has Vila Franca Islet hosted nine times?

A The Volvo Ocean Race
B Freeride World Tour
C Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Vila Franca Islet has hosted nine Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series events—first in 2010, then annually from 2012 to 2019. In this thrilling event, divers take the plunge from dizzying heights ranging from 85 to 92 feet, with competitions held at a select few venues around the world.

Correct Answer: Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Question 3: Which of the following archipelagos belongs to Portugal?

A Azores
B Canary Islands
C Balearic Islands

The Azores form an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic. Primary industries include agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, fishing, and tourism, which has become a key sector in the region

Correct Answer: Azores

Question 1: Which species is featured in today’s image?

A Greater flamingo
B Scarlet ibis
C Roseate spoonbill

The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of flamingo. It is easily recognized by its tall, slender build, long pink legs, curved neck, and pale pink feathers. Found across parts of Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, this bird thrives in shallow lakes, coastal lagoons, and salt pans.

Correct Answer: Greater flamingo

Question 2: What color are flamingo chicks when they hatch?

A Yellow
B Pink
C Gray

Flamingo chicks hatch with gray or white downy feathers. They also have straight bills and plump, swollen red or pink legs. The distinctive pink feathers and curved bills develop later, taking several years to fully mature.

Correct Answer: Gray

Question 3: What’s a flock of flamingos called?

A Legion
B Flamboyance
C Pink ladies

Could there be a more perfect word for a collection of fabulously festooned fliers? (For you sticklers, a flock of flamingos is also called a stand, colony, or regiment.)

Correct Answer: Flamboyance

Which species is featured in today’s image?

A Greater flamingo
B Scarlet ibis
C Roseate spoonbill

Fact: The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of flamingo. It is easily recognized by its tall, slender build, long pink legs, curved neck, and pale pink feathers. Found across parts of Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, this bird thrives in shallow lakes, coastal lagoons, and salt pans.

Correct Answer: Greater flamingo

What color are flamingo chicks when they hatch?

A Yellow
B Pink
C Gray

Fact: Flamingo chicks hatch with gray or white downy feathers. They also have straight bills and plump, swollen red or pink legs. The distinctive pink feathers and curved bills develop later, taking several years to fully mature.

Correct Answer: Gray

What’s a flock of flamingos called?

A Legion
B Flamboyance
C Pink ladies

Fact: Could there be a more perfect word for a collection of fabulously festooned fliers? (For you sticklers, a flock of flamingos is also called a stand, colony, or regiment.)

Correct Answer: Flamboyance

Question 1: The largest tropical wilderness in the US is …

A Everglades National Park
B Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
C Olympic National Park

Everglades National Park, situated between temperate North America and the tropical Caribbean, is the largest tropical wilderness in the US. This subtropical environment hosts flora and fauna from both climates, featuring nine distinct ecosystems, including cypress, freshwater marl prairie, and mangrove.

Correct Answer: Everglades National Park

Question 2: The water of which lake feeds the Everglades?

A Crescent Lake
B Lake Oconee
C Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in Florida, spans 730 square miles. It is a shallow lake with an average depth of 9 feet and serves as the primary source of water for the Everglades, creating the ‘River of Grass’ ecosystem.

Correct Answer: Lake Okeechobee

Question 3: Which wading bird (also found in the Everglades) did the ancient Egyptians believe was their god reincarnated?

A Great blue heron
B Roseate spoonbill
C White ibis

The white ibis, a common wading bird in the Everglades, was believed by the ancient Egyptians to be the reincarnation of their god Thoth, the deity of wisdom and learning. This bird, with its distinctive long, curved beak, thrives in the Everglades’ unique ecosystem.

Correct Answer: White ibis

Question 1: Today’s image features Dubrovnik. Where is it?

A Croatia
B Hungary
C Serbia

Dubrovnik likely dates back to the 7th century, when refugees from Epidaurum founded the settlement of Ragusa. A key feature is its city walls, which stretch about 1.2 miles and measure 13 to 20 feet thick on the land side. The city is part of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, a region known for its historic towns and over a thousand islands, though only around 48 of them are inhabited.

Correct Answer: Croatia

Question 2: Which sea borders the city of Dubrovnik?

A Labrador Sea
B Alboran Sea
C Adriatic Sea

The Adriatic Sea separates the eastern coast of Italy from the western Balkans, stretching from the Gulf of Venice to the Strait of Otranto. Its drainage basin covers 91,000 square miles with a land-to-sea ratio of 1.8 and an average elevation of 2,566 feet above sea level.

Correct Answer: Adriatic Sea

Question 3: Dubrovnik was the filming location for which place in ‘Game of Thrones’?

A Iron Islands
B Braavos
C King’s Landing

Dubrovnik represented the cities of King’s Landing and Qarth in ‘Game of Thrones,’ with its chain of medieval walls and streets featured across multiple seasons. Today, fans visit filming spots scattered throughout Dubrovnik’s Old City.

Correct Answer: King’s Landing

Question 1: Today is National Trails Day. Which popular trail passes through Angeles National Forest?

A Pacific Crest Trail
B South Kaibab Trail
C Continental Divide Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail, known officially as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, spans around 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington. Some of the notable locations on or near the trail are Angeles National Forest, pictured here, South Sierra Wilderness, Walker Pass, and Mount Rainier National Park.

Correct Answer: Pacific Crest Trail

Question 2: Which national park is home to the Subway Trail?

A Yellowstone National Park
B Saguaro National Park
C Zion National Park

The Subway Trail in Zion National Park is so named because it winds through a narrow, slot canyon with tube-like canyon wall formations. While rappelling isn’t required, hikers use ropes to navigate cliffs and lower their packs. All Zion hikes require permits, which are distributed by lottery.

Correct Answer: Zion National Park

Question 3: The Appalachian Trail runs from Georgia to …

A Maine
B Alabama
C Texas

The 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, crossing 14 states along its scenic and challenging path. It is open year-round and can be easily accessed from numerous locations.

Correct Answer: Maine

Question 1: We celebrate the 81st anniversary of D-Day today. What was its significance?

A Allied invasion of Normandy
B Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
C Start of the Battle of the Bulge

On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched the Normandy landings. American, British, and Canadian troops landed on five beaches in Normandy in France, namely Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. They began liberating northern France, paving the way for the push into Germany and the eventual defeat of Nazi forces.

Correct Answer: Allied invasion of Normandy

Question 2: Which countries were considered the principal members of the Allied forces?

A Germany, Italy, and Japan
B United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union, and China
C Canada, Hungary, and Thailand

The Allies, formally known as the United Nations from 1942, were an international coalition formed during World War II to oppose the Axis powers. By 1941, the ‘Big Four’ members included the United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union, and the Republic of China, with membership evolving throughout the war.

Correct Answer: United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union, and China

Question 3: What was the German defensive structure along the coast of Western Europe during World War II?

A Maginot Line
B Berlin Wall
C Atlantic Wall

Hitler ordered the construction of the Atlantic Wall in 1942. It was a series of fortifications, including bunkers, mines, and obstacles, designed to thwart Allied invasions. Over half a million French workers were conscripted to build it. Nazi propaganda frequently exaggerated its size and strength to boost morale.

Correct Answer: Atlantic Wall