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Question #1

An argument could be raised, and has been raised in the text, that the combination of commercial areas, world famous resorts, Waikiki Beach, and major commercial and government buildings including the state capital makes Honolulu ________.

A. The economic lynchpin of the Pacific

B. The cultural crossroads of the Pacific

C. The richest city in the Pacific

D. The highest populated city in the Pacific

Question #2

When northeasterly winds encounter the volcanoes of the Hawaii'an Islands, they generally deposit rain on what side of the islands?

A. East and north slopes.

B. All slopes get the same amount of rain.

C. West and South slopes.

D. South and east slopes.

E. North and west slopes.

Question #3

Molokai is known for the Kalaupapa colony, ________.

A. Which was the spot where the first European colony settled

B. Which was a leper colony in the 19th and early 20th Century

C. Which is one of the last archaic native Hawaii 'an villages that teach the traditional way of life

D. Which is a famous health resort set up by the Seventh Say Adventist church

Question #4

The North Shore Beach of Oahu is known as one of the world premier locations for what sport/activity, which was even practiced by the native Hawaii'ans before the coming of the Europeans?

A. Deep-sea fishing.

B. Surfing.

C. Kayaking.

D. Snorkeling.

Question #5

Which of the following Pacific Islands are U.S. possessions?

A. Guam

B. Nauru

C. Guam, American Samoa, and The Northern Mariana Islands are all current U.S. territories

D. The Northern Mariana Islands

E. American Samoa

Question #6

The 20th Century rise of tourism in the Hawaii 'an Islands by Americans from the mainland can be attributed most directly to which of the following?

A. The rapid rise of Hollywood and the movie industry, and the development of "talkies" or movies with sound that were more often filmed in exotic locales.

B. The development of commercial aviation allowing mainland Americans to take a tropical vacation without leaving the safety and familiarity of the Unites States.

C. The increased use of steamships on the Pacific making many commercial products from the mainland available in Hawaii, allowing mainlanders a respite from rustic Hawaii.

D. The embargo of Cuba, which was once a major tourist destination providing gambling, and entertainment for mainland Americans.

Question #7

By the early 20th century, considering the population and immigration policies of Hawai'i, which of the following best describes the population of Hawai'i?

A. Euro-Americans outnumbered Asians and Hawaiians.

B. There were approximately equal numbers of Euro-Americans, Hawaii'ans, and Asians.

C. Asians outnumbered Hawaiians and Euro-Americans.

D. Hawaii'ans still outnumbered Euro-Americans and Asians.

Question #8

The only native mammal present in the Hawaii 'an Islands before man arrived was the

A. The Hawaiian Bat

B. Wild boars

C. Black Rats

D. Grey Sand Duck

Question #9

Which of the following hazards present in Hawai'i poses the greatest risk to human life?

A. Kona Storms

B. Tornados

C. Tsunamis

D. Flooding

E. Volcanoes

Question #10

What is the name of the concept that refers to the degree to which consumption levels for various products vary with the overall strength of economy?

A. Demand variance

B. Elasticity of demand

C. Demand economics

D. Tourism elasticity

Question #11

Pineapples, once an important crop of Hawaii, have experienced a massive decline in production that is similar to what happened to Hawaii's ________ production.

A. Macadamia Nut

B. Coffee

C. Sugar

D. Papaya

Question #12

Hawai'i has how many inhabited islands?

A. 8

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

Question #13

In the early 19th century, the owners of Hawaii 'an sugar plantations faced which of the major drawbacks?

A. Hostility from native groups and the lack of water.

B. The shortage of labor and the lack of useable land.

C. The lack of water and shortage of labor.

D. The lack of arable land and the lack of water.

Question #14

Prior to the development of steam-powered ships, mariners relied on persistent winds, called ________, for long distance voyages.

A. El Niño Winds

B. Westerly Winds

C. Trade Winds

D. Mau Loa Winds

Question #15

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:BadaBoom/List_of_surfing_areas (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. According to the webpage, which of the following relationships is INCORRECT?

A. Waikiki: Oahu South Shore

B. Yokohama: Oahu West Shore

C. Jaws: Oahu Windward

D. Pipeline: Oahu North Shore

E. Waimea Bay: Oahu North Shore

Question #16

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Kahanamoku (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. According to the webpage, which of the following is INCORRECT?

A. Duke Kahanamoku was also an Olympic champion in swimming

B. Duke Kahanamoku served as sheriff of Honolulu, Hawaii from 1932 to 1961

C. Duke Kahanamoku finished the 100 meter freestyle with a gold medal during the 1924 Olympics in Paris beating future Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller who won the silver medal

D. There is a statue of Duke Kahanamoku on the headland at Freshwater Beach in Sydney, Australia

E. Duke Kahanamoku was the first person to be inducted into both the Swimming Hall of Fame and the Surfing Hall of Fame

Question #17

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. According to the website, which of the following is INCORRECT?

A. Surfing was a central part of ancient Polynesian culture

B. Surfing was first observed by Europeans in 1867, by sailors visiting Hawaii

C. The Hawaiian natives who invented surfing did it naked

D. In ancient Polynesian culture, the chief was the most skilled wave rider in the community

E. Mark Twain actually wrote about surfing

Question #18

The European credited, along with his crew, with sighting and first landing on the Hawaii 'an Islands is ________.

A. Captain James Cook

B. Captain Charles William Barkley

C. Captain John Cox

D. Captain Dionisio Alcalá Galiano

Question #19

According to the website's wave intensity table, what is Hawaii's primary round wave surfing spot? (note: keep in mind that not all spots in the table are in Hawaii)

A. Bells Beach

B. The Cobra

C. Speedies

D. Teahupoo

E. Banzai Pipeline

Question #20

Trade Winds are caused by

A. Steady winds from sub-tropical low-pressure zones to equatorial high-pressure zones.

B. Steady winds from sub-tropical high-pressure zones to equatorial low-pressure zones.

C. Steady winds from equatorial low-pressure zones to sub-tropical high-pressure zones.

D. Steady winds from equatorial high-pressure zones to sub-tropical low-pressure zones.

Question #21

What is the eastern slope of Mount Waialeale on Kauai known for being what?

A. The most popular tourist destination on Earth.

B. The rainiest place on Earth.

C. The steepest inhabited slope on Earth.

D. The hottest place on Earth.

Question #22

It is amazing that one can drive from the wet eastern slope of Mount Waialeale to less than 20 miles (32 k) at the town of Kaumakani which is what?

A. The rainiest place on Earth

B. Is the driest place on Earth.

C. Gets less rainfall per year than the deserts of Africa

D. Gets little more rainfall per year than the deserts of Arizona.

Question #23

The city of Honolulu, the largest city in the state, is located on which of the Hawaii 'an Islands?

A. Oahu

B. Maui

C. The Big Island

D. Kauai

Question #24

The largest city on the island of Hawai'i, and the second largest in the entire state, is ________.

A. Kona

B. Hilo

C. Maunaloa

D. Kalua

Question #25

Archeologists believe that the first island to have been discovered by Pacific Islanders from Polynesia was ________.

A. Molokai

B. Niihau

C. Lanai

D. Kauai

Question #26

When the first Europeans set foot in Hawaii, there were about ________ Hawaiians inhabiting the major islands of the archipelago.

A. 3,000,000

B. 30,000

C. 3,000

D. 300,000

Question #27

The western slopes of the Hawaii'an Islands are much drier than the windward coasts because they lie in the

A. Trade wind.

B. Squall zone.

C. Arid zone.

D. Rain shadow.

Question #28

Americans interest in Hawaii was inspired by which of the following: 1. Traders interested in a mid-Pacific stopping point to Japan. 2. Merchants and sailors involved in whaling. 3. Missionaries interested in converting Hawaiians to Christianity. 4. Miners interested in gold and silver.

A. 1, 2, and 4

B. 1, 2, and 3

C. 1, 3, and 4

D. 2, 3, and 4

Question #29

The two peaks, on the Island of Hawai'i are ________ and ________.

A. Mauna Keiki/Mauna Kuaua

B. Mauna Mahalo/Mauna Pomaika

C. Mauna Kea/Mauna Loa

D. Mauna Lawai'a/Mauna Honi

Question #30

Edie Aikau is well known, and considered a hero, in Hawaii as what?

A. The commander in charge of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

B. The chief of the largest tribe when Europeans discovered Hawaii.

C. One of the richest hotel owners and businessmen in Honolulu responsible for the current tourist trade.

D. A surfing champion, legendary lifeguard, and peacemaker.

Question #31

The state of Hawaii is one of only two U.S. states in which ________.

A. Marijuana is legal

B. Hard alcohol is illegal

C. Gambling is illegal

D. Prostitution is legal

Question #32

How many of the Hawaii'an Islands are formed from the tops of volcanoes?

A. 0

B. 5

C. 8

D. 4

Question #33

The ocean location of Hawaii results in what kind of temperature variations between different locations that have the same elevation?

A. Temperatures can very widely at the same elevation depending on the position of the island in the chain.

B. Some of the islands on the northwestern portion of the chain experience significantly higher temperatures at the same elevation than the southeastern islands.

C. Some of the islands on the northwestern portion of the chain experience significantly lower temperatures at the same elevation than the southeastern islands.

D. There is little temperature variation at the same elevation, no matter the location of the island in the chain.

Question #34

The first humans on Hawaii likely came from ________ in ________.

A. New Zealand/B.C. 60

B. Tahiti/A.D. 800

C. Polynesia/A.D. 1300

D. The Marquesas Islands/A.D. 400

Question #35

Papahānhānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is ________.,,

A. One of Hawaii's most visited beaches on the Island of Honolulu

B. Dedicated to the European explorer known as the "great circumnavigator" who discovered the Hawaii'an Islands, and is at the site of his death

C. Dedicated to the Hawaii'an Marines lost in the Pacific during WWII

D. The single largest marine conservation area under the U.S. flag

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