Geography in the News-9

The ceremonial lighting of the 2020 Olympic flame took place last week at Olympia in which Mediterranean country?

• Italy

• Spain

• Malta

• Greece

What was used to ignite the Olympic flame at Olympia?

• Flint

• Sun's rays

• Matches

• Gas lighter

Which Australian state as imposed a two-week self-isolation period for anyone entering the state due to the Covid-19 crisis?

• Queensland

• Tasmania

• South Australia

• New South Wales

The 2020 Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in which Japanese city?

• Kyoto

• Osaka

• Tokyo

• Hiroshima

The two-week self isolation period on people entering this state will have the greatest impact on which industry?

• Retail industry

• Banking industry

• Logging industry

• Tourist industry

The waters in canals in which Italian city on the Adriatic Sea are running clear for the first time in years as the Covid-19 lockdown has resulted in a drastic drop in water traffic allowing sediments to settle?

• Venice

• Rome

• Naples

• Milan

Which country has revoked all trekking and mountain climbing permits on their side of Mt Everest due to the Covid-19 crisis?

• India

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

• Nepal

What advice was given by governments around the world that individuals can do to help stop the spread of Covid-19?

• Regular washing of hands

• Practise social distancing

• Limited travel outside the home

• All of the above

In early March a re-enactment was made of a Muslim Makassan voyage to Northern Australia. The Makassans visited which part of northern Australia, as far as the 1500s, to fish and trade with the native Yolngu people?

• Pilbara

• Arnhem Land

• Kimberly

• Cape York

The Makassans lived on the island of Sulawesi in which modern Southeast Asian country?

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Brunei