Bangkok (Sinking Cities) trivia
Bangkok (Sinking Cities) Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which Bangkok landmark contains Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha?
Wat Phra Kaew sits inside Bangkok's Grand Palace complex; its Emerald Buddha is carved from green stone, not emerald.
Which river flows through Bangkok and past the Grand Palace?
Bangkok's historic temples and palace line the Chao Phraya, which carries water south to the Gulf of Thailand.
Which Bangkok landmark is famous for its giant reclining Buddha?
Wat Pho's reclining Buddha depicts the Buddha entering nirvana; the temple is also known for traditional Thai massage.
Which human activity has historically driven much of Bangkok's land subsidence?
Bangkok rests on soft clay; heavy groundwater extraction has compacted those layers and lowered the ground.