* Game 2, Round 2 - Geography - Swamps, Bogs, Mires, Marshlands, Bayous, Fens
Swamps! They're vital parts of the world's ecosystem and they're
mostly unpleasant to live in!
1. A swamp is defined as a forested wetland that serves as a
transition zone between land and water. By that definition,
what's the largest swamp in the world?
2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
finished with the previous one. Gur ynetrfg fjnzc va gur
*Abegurea Urzvfcurer* vf nf ovt nf Fjvgmreynaq. Anzr vg be
whfg anzr gur pbhagel jurer vg vf.
3. A particular type of swamp is an inland river delta, where a
river divides into multiple streams and then eventually
recombines into a river again, with the intervening area becoming
swampy. The largest inland river delta in the world is in Africa
and is located within a desert. Name either it or the desert.
4. Fresh-water swamp forests are rare; they're forests that
are usually or permanently flooded with fresh water, and are
mostly found in tropical areas with significant land mass.
The largest fresh-water swamp forest in the world is the
Ratagul ["rah-tah-GOOL"], where you can see mongoose, monkeys,
kingfishers, and banyan trees. It's located entirely within
*which country in Asia*?
5. The Okefenokee ["oh-KEE-fen-oh-KEE"] Swamp straddles two
American states. Name *either one*.
6. The Great Dismal Swamp also straddles two American states.
Again, name either one.
7. The largest swamp in Europe is a marsh in Belarus, and has
several names. The one you might recognize is because it's
also the name of the now-deserted town that was closest to the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. What's the marsh called?
8. Bogs differ from swamps in that their source of water is
primarily precipitation rather than a river or coast, which
allows peat to collect in the bog. The biggest bog in Europe is
at the northern end of Scotland and is about 4,000 kmĀ² in size.
What is the name of this bog? *Hint*: it doesn't include
the word "bog" and is a pun on the name of another region
of Scotland.
9. The biggest bog in North America is Burns Bog, at 350 kmĀ².
In what Canadian province would you find Burns Bog?
10. Fens differ from bogs and swamps in that a fen's primary
source of water is groundwater or surface water from a lake.
Fens can be found all across Canada, but they are primarily
found in one province. Which one?
* Game 2, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Wine Grapes
Did you know that wine is made from grapes? It's true! Here are
10 questions about wine grapes: we'll describe the grape, and
you name it. *Hint*: several grapes in this section are from the
Bordeaux region of France, but there is no wine grape called
"Bordeaux". So you probably don't want to make that your answer.
(Wines advertised as "Bordeaux" are blends.)
1. This red wine grape originated in France's Burgundy region, but
is used around the world, including the Pacific Northwest, South
Africa, and Australia. Wines tend to be light to medium-bodied,
typically with red-berry flavors.
2. This white wine grape originated in Bordeaux, but is extremely
popular around the world as it can be grown in a variety of
conditions - although this affects its flavor, which ranges
from grassy and herbal to tropical fruit, depending on climate.
3. This white wine grape is grown around the world in cool climates,
but is most commonly identified with the Alsace region of
France and northern Italy. It tends to have fruity flavors,
but the acid level of the wine varies on a regional basis.
4. This red wine grape also comes from Bordeaux, and is popular
with growers as it can be grown in many climates. It tends to
be medium-bodied and its wines are typically very dark purple.
5. This red wine grape is predominantly grown in Italy, and is one
of its most popular varietals. Its name derives from the Latin
phrase "the blood of Jupiter."
6. This red wine grape originated in Bordeaux, and within France
is mostly used in blended wines. However, it has come into its
own in South America, where it dominates the Argentinian wine
industry as a single-grape wine, and is popular in Chile as well.
7. This German white grape is planted worldwide, and although
it can be used to produce dry or sweet wines as desired, it is
traditionally considered a middle-range white wine balancing
dryness and sweetness.
8. This grape is also a German white grape and is well-known for
its sweet character, as its aroma compounds are incredibly
similar to those found in lychee fruit.
9. This red grape is a French hybrid which was introduced to North
American winegrowers in the 1950s as a cool-climate wine grape;
it is little used outside of North America, as its flavor profile
is considered limited by connoisseurs. However, it continues
to have some popularity in the Pacific Northwest and Ontario,
where it is widely grown.
10. There is some question as to where this French grape originates,
as folklore claims that it came to France via the Middle East,
but thus far no evidence of this varietal has ever been found
there. This grape produces red wine with high acidity and
tannin content.
* Game 2, Round 2 - Geography - Swamps, Bogs, Mires, Marshlands, Bayous, Fens
1. A swamp is defined as a forested wetland that serves as a
transition zone between land and water. By that definition,
what's the largest swamp in the world?
2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
finished with the previous one. Gur ynetrfg fjnzc va gur
*Abegurea Urzvfcurer* vf nf ovt nf Fjvgmreynaq. Anzr vg be
whfg anzr gur pbhagel jurer vg vf.
3. A particular type of swamp is an inland river delta, where a
river divides into multiple streams and then eventually
recombines into a river again, with the intervening area becoming
swampy. The largest inland river delta in the world is in Africa
and is located within a desert. Name either it or the desert.
4. Fresh-water swamp forests are rare; they're forests that
are usually or permanently flooded with fresh water, and are
mostly found in tropical areas with significant land mass.
The largest fresh-water swamp forest in the world is the
Ratagul ["rah-tah-GOOL"], where you can see mongoose, monkeys,
kingfishers, and banyan trees. It's located entirely within
*which country in Asia*?
5. The Okefenokee ["oh-KEE-fen-oh-KEE"] Swamp straddles two
American states. Name *either one*.
6. The Great Dismal Swamp also straddles two American states.
Again, name either one.
9. The biggest bog in North America is Burns Bog, at 350 km?.
In what Canadian province would you find Burns Bog?
10. Fens differ from bogs and swamps in that a fen's primary
source of water is groundwater or surface water from a lake.
Fens can be found all across Canada, but they are primarily
found in one province. Which one?
* Game 2, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Wine Grapes
1. This red wine grape originated in France's Burgundy region, but
is used around the world, including the Pacific Northwest, South
Africa, and Australia. Wines tend to be light to medium-bodied,
typically with red-berry flavors.
2. This white wine grape originated in Bordeaux, but is extremely
popular around the world as it can be grown in a variety of
conditions - although this affects its flavor, which ranges
from grassy and herbal to tropical fruit, depending on climate.
3. This white wine grape is grown around the world in cool climates,
but is most commonly identified with the Alsace region of
France and northern Italy. It tends to have fruity flavors,
but the acid level of the wine varies on a regional basis.
4. This red wine grape also comes from Bordeaux, and is popular
with growers as it can be grown in many climates. It tends to
be medium-bodied and its wines are typically very dark purple.
5. This red wine grape is predominantly grown in Italy, and is one
of its most popular varietals. Its name derives from the Latin
phrase "the blood of Jupiter."
7. This German white grape is planted worldwide, and although
it can be used to produce dry or sweet wines as desired, it is
traditionally considered a middle-range white wine balancing
dryness and sweetness.
10. There is some question as to where this French grape originates,
as folklore claims that it came to France via the Middle East,
but thus far no evidence of this varietal has ever been found
there. This grape produces red wine with high acidity and
tannin content.
* Game 2, Round 2 - Geography - Swamps, Bogs, Mires, Marshlands, Bayous,
Fens
1. A swamp is defined as a forested wetland that serves as a
transition zone between land and water. By that definition,
what's the largest swamp in the world?
2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
finished with the previous one. Gur ynetrfg fjnzc va gur
*Abegurea Urzvfcurer* vf nf ovt nf Fjvgmreynaq. Anzr vg be
whfg anzr gur pbhagel jurer vg vf.
3. A particular type of swamp is an inland river delta, where a
river divides into multiple streams and then eventually
recombines into a river again, with the intervening area becoming
swampy. The largest inland river delta in the world is in Africa
and is located within a desert. Name either it or the desert.
4. Fresh-water swamp forests are rare; they're forests that
are usually or permanently flooded with fresh water, and are
mostly found in tropical areas with significant land mass.
The largest fresh-water swamp forest in the world is the
Ratagul ["rah-tah-GOOL"], where you can see mongoose, monkeys,
kingfishers, and banyan trees. It's located entirely within
*which country in Asia*?
5. The Okefenokee ["oh-KEE-fen-oh-KEE"] Swamp straddles two
American states. Name *either one*.
6. The Great Dismal Swamp also straddles two American states.
Again, name either one.
7. The largest swamp in Europe is a marsh in Belarus, and has
several names. The one you might recognize is because it's
also the name of the now-deserted town that was closest to the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. What's the marsh called?
9. The biggest bog in North America is Burns Bog, at 350 km².
In what Canadian province would you find Burns Bog?
10. Fens differ from bogs and swamps in that a fen's primary
source of water is groundwater or surface water from a lake.
Fens can be found all across Canada, but they are primarily
found in one province. Which one?
* Game 2, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Wine Grapes
* Game 2, Round 2 - Geography - Swamps, Bogs, Mires, Marshlands,
Bayous, Fens
Swamps! They're vital parts of the world's ecosystem and they're
mostly unpleasant to live in!
1. A swamp is defined as a forested wetland that serves as a
transition zone between land and water. By that definition,
what's the largest swamp in the world?
2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
finished with the previous one. Gur ynetrfg fjnzc va gur
*Abegurea Urzvfcurer* vf nf ovt nf Fjvgmreynaq. Anzr vg be
whfg anzr gur pbhagel jurer vg vf.
3. A particular type of swamp is an inland river delta, where a
river divides into multiple streams and then eventually
recombines into a river again, with the intervening area becoming
swampy. The largest inland river delta in the world is in Africa
and is located within a desert. Name either it or the desert.
4. Fresh-water swamp forests are rare; they're forests that
are usually or permanently flooded with fresh water, and are
mostly found in tropical areas with significant land mass.
The largest fresh-water swamp forest in the world is the
Ratagul ["rah-tah-GOOL"], where you can see mongoose, monkeys,
kingfishers, and banyan trees. It's located entirely within
*which country in Asia*?
5. The Okefenokee ["oh-KEE-fen-oh-KEE"] Swamp straddles two
American states. Name *either one*.
6. The Great Dismal Swamp also straddles two American states.
Again, name either one.
7. The largest swamp in Europe is a marsh in Belarus, and has
several names. The one you might recognize is because it's
also the name of the now-deserted town that was closest to the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. What's the marsh called?
9. The biggest bog in North America is Burns Bog, at 350 kmĀ².
In what Canadian province would you find Burns Bog?
10. Fens differ from bogs and swamps in that a fen's primary
source of water is groundwater or surface water from a lake.
Fens can be found all across Canada, but they are primarily
found in one province. Which one?
* Game 2, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Wine Grapes
Did you know that wine is made from grapes?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-09-16,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 2, Round 2 - Geography - Swamps, Bogs, Mires, Marshlands, Bayous, Fens
Swamps! They're vital parts of the world's ecosystem and they're
mostly unpleasant to live in!
1. A swamp is defined as a forested wetland that serves as a
transition zone between land and water. By that definition,
what's the largest swamp in the world?
2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
finished with the previous one. The largest swamp in the
*Northern Hemisphere* is as big as Switzerland. Name it or
just name the country where it is.
3. A particular type of swamp is an inland river delta, where a
river divides into multiple streams and then eventually
recombines into a river again, with the intervening area becoming
swampy. The largest inland river delta in the world is in Africa
and is located within a desert. Name either it or the desert.
4. Fresh-water swamp forests are rare; they're forests that
are usually or permanently flooded with fresh water, and are
mostly found in tropical areas with significant land mass.
The largest fresh-water swamp forest in the world is the
Ratagul ["rah-tah-GOOL"], where you can see mongoose, monkeys,
kingfishers, and banyan trees. It's located entirely within
*which country in Asia*?
5. The Okefenokee ["oh-KEE-fen-oh-KEE"] Swamp straddles two
American states. Name *either one*.
6. The Great Dismal Swamp also straddles two American states.
Again, name either one.
7. The largest swamp in Europe is a marsh in Belarus, and has
several names. The one you might recognize is because it's
also the name of the now-deserted town that was closest to the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. What's the marsh called?
8. Bogs differ from swamps in that their source of water is
primarily precipitation rather than a river or coast, which
allows peat to collect in the bog. The biggest bog in Europe is
at the northern end of Scotland and is about 4,000 km² in size.
What is the name of this bog? *Hint*: it doesn't include
the word "bog" and is a pun on the name of another region
of Scotland.
9. The biggest bog in North America is Burns Bog, at 350 km².
In what Canadian province would you find Burns Bog?
10. Fens differ from bogs and swamps in that a fen's primary
source of water is groundwater or surface water from a lake.
Fens can be found all across Canada, but they are primarily
found in one province. Which one?
* Game 2, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Wine Grapes
Did you know that wine is made from grapes? It's true! Here are
10 questions about wine grapes: we'll describe the grape, and
you name it. *Hint*: several grapes in this section are from the
Bordeaux region of France, but there is no wine grape called
"Bordeaux". So you probably don't want to make that your answer.
(Wines advertised as "Bordeaux" are blends.)
1. This red wine grape originated in France's Burgundy region, but
is used around the world, including the Pacific Northwest, South
Africa, and Australia. Wines tend to be light to medium-bodied,
typically with red-berry flavors.
2. This white wine grape originated in Bordeaux, but is extremely
popular around the world as it can be grown in a variety of
conditions - although this affects its flavor, which ranges
from grassy and herbal to tropical fruit, depending on climate.
3. This white wine grape is grown around the world in cool climates,
but is most commonly identified with the Alsace region of
France and northern Italy. It tends to have fruity flavors,
but the acid level of the wine varies on a regional basis.
4. This red wine grape also comes from Bordeaux, and is popular
with growers as it can be grown in many climates. It tends to
be medium-bodied and its wines are typically very dark purple.
5. This red wine grape is predominantly grown in Italy, and is one
of its most popular varietals. Its name derives from the Latin
phrase "the blood of Jupiter."
6. This red wine grape originated in Bordeaux, and within France
is mostly used in blended wines. However, it has come into its
own in South America, where it dominates the Argentinian wine
industry as a single-grape wine, and is popular in Chile as well.
7. This German white grape is planted worldwide, and although
it can be used to produce dry or sweet wines as desired, it is
traditionally considered a middle-range white wine balancing
dryness and sweetness.
8. This grape is also a German white grape and is well-known for
its sweet character, as its aroma compounds are incredibly
similar to those found in lychee fruit.
9. This red grape is a French hybrid which was introduced to North
American winegrowers in the 1950s as a cool-climate wine grape;
it is little used outside of North America, as its flavor profile
is considered limited by connoisseurs. However, it continues
to have some popularity in the Pacific Northwest and Ontario,
where it is widely grown.
10. There is some question as to where this French grape originates,
as folklore claims that it came to France via the Middle East,
but thus far no evidence of this varietal has ever been found
there. This grape produces red wine with high acidity and
tannin content.
7. The largest swamp in Europe is a marsh in Belarus, and has
several names. The one you might recognize is because it's
also the name of the now-deserted town that was closest to the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. What's the marsh called?
Pripyat (which is the name of the town) / Pinsk / Polesian Marsh.
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