Moldovan Geography and Nature

Moldovan Landscape, Rivers, Cities and Nature

37 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.

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All 37 questions

  1. Which two countries share a land border with Moldova?
  2. Which description of Moldova's geographic position is correct?
  3. Which is the longest river that flows through Moldova?
  4. Which river forms most of the border between Moldova and Romania?
  5. What are the capital cities of Moldova's two neighbours?
  6. Which city is the second largest in Moldova, in the north of the country?
  7. Into which sea does the Dniester flow?
  8. What is the highest point of Moldova, which lies in the Codri hills?
  9. What are the Codri in central Moldova?
  10. Which type of soil covers a large part of Moldova and makes it a good agricultural country?
  11. Which statement describes the climate of Moldova?
  12. Where does Moldova have access to the Danube?
  13. On which river does the medieval fortress of Soroca stand?
  14. What is Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei), one of the best-known sites of Moldova?
  15. Which scientific monument in Moldova is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site that stretches across ten countries?
  16. What is the Costești-Stânca dam on the Prut river?
  17. Which city is the administrative centre of the autonomous unit of Gagauzia?
  18. On which small river does the city of Chișinău lie?
  19. Which underground winery near Chișinău is known for its network of long tunnels that were once limestone mines?
  20. Which cellar in Moldova holds the Guinness World Record for the largest wine collection?
  21. When is the National Wine Day celebrated in Moldova?
  22. Which standard time zone does Moldova use in winter?
  23. On which river is the city of Bender (Tighina), known for its fortress, located?
  24. Which large wild animal is shown on the coat of arms of Moldova and is now extinct?
  25. Which Moldovan nature reserve, set up in 1971, protects a large area of old broadleaf forest?
  26. What is the Lower Prut (Prutul de Jos) in southern Moldova known for?
  27. Which statement about the relief of Moldova is correct?
  28. Which dark-skinned grape variety, grown in Moldova and in Romania, gives a red wine of the same name?
  29. Why are the soils of Moldova so fertile?
  30. Which kind of natural hazard affects Moldova because of the Vrancea zone in neighbouring Romania?
  31. Which description of the route of the Dniester is correct?
  32. Which statement correctly contrasts the Prut and the Dniester?
  33. Why do the cellars of Cricova and Mileștii Mici keep wine well?
  34. Which order lists these places from west to east in Moldova: Chișinău, Ungheni and Tiraspol?
  35. Which statement about the main rivers of Moldova is correct?
  36. Why does Moldova depend on imports for most of its energy?
  37. Which pairing of a Moldovan town and a river is correct?

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