ACCA Geography Bee 1st-3rd Grade - 2014
- 1. 1st 3rd Grade Competition ACCA Geography Bee
- 2. Round 1
- 3. Which U.S. state is the furthest south?
- 4. Which U.S. state is the furthest south? Hawaii
- 5. Canberra is the capital of what island country?
- 6. Canberra is the capital of what island country? Australia
- 7. This food is the national dish of Korea? What is the name of this dish?
- 8. This food is the national dish of Korea? What is the name of this dish? Bulgogi
- 9. In what ocean did the Titanic sink in 1912 during a journey from England to the United States?
- 10. In what ocean did the Titanic sink in 1912 during a journey from England to the United States? Atlantic
- 11. The border between China and Nepal runs across the summit of what very tall mountain?
- 12. The border between China and Nepal runs across the summit of what very tall mountain? Mt. Everest
- 13. This cathedral is located in Moscow, the capital city of what country?
- 14. This cathedral is located in Moscow, the capital city of what country? Russia
- 15. What continent would you be in if you were walking in the Sahara desert?
- 16. What continent would you be in if you were walking in the Sahara desert? Africa
- 17. What is the official language in the country of Brazil?
- 18. What is the official language in the country of Brazil? Portuguese
- 19. The Yangtze river is located in which large Asian country?
- 20. The Yangtze river is located in which large Asian country? China
- 21. Name three U.S. states that border the Pacific Ocean.
- 22. Name three U.S. states that border the Pacific Ocean. Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and/or Hawaii
- 23. What Asian mountain range contains the 100 highest peaks in the world?
- 24. What Asian mountain range contains the 100 highest peaks in the world? Himalayas
- 25. What is the capital of Turkey?
- 26. What is the capital of Turkey? Istanbul
- 27. Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits California, Montana, or Maine?
- 28. Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits California, Montana, or Maine? California
- 29. The Panama canal passes through the country of Panama connecting the Caribbean Sea to what ocean?
- 30. The Panama canal passes through the country of Panama connecting the Caribbean Sea to what ocean? Pacific
- 31. What frigid continent, considered a desert, receives only 8 inches of rain per year?
- 32. What frigid continent, considered a desert, receives only 8 inches of rain per year? Antarctica
- 33. Round 2
- 34. What is the name of the southernmost point of South America?
- 35. What is the name of the southernmost point of South America? Cape Horn
- 36. The Louvre, the largest museum in the world, is located in what European city?
- 37. The Louvre, the largest museum in the world, is located in what European city? Paris
- 38. This famous monument is located in what U.S. city?
- 39. This famous monument is located in what U.S. city? St. Louis
- 40. What country is the host of this years soccer world cup and is also the largest country in South America?
- 41. What country is the host of this years soccer world cup and is also the largest country in South America? Brazil
- 42. Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in the United States, is located in which state?
- 43. Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in the United States, is located in which state? Alaska
- 44. With 55 countries, what continent has the most countries in the world?
- 45. With 55 countries, what continent has the most countries in the world? Africa
- 46. If you were on a train traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Berlin, Germany you would have to pass through which European country?
- 47. If you were on a train traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Berlin, Germany you would have to pass through which European country? France
- 48. What dance, popular in Argentina and Uruguay, originated in the 1890s along the Rio de la Plata?
- 49. What dance, popular in Argentina and Uruguay, originated in the 1890s along the Rio de la Plata? The Tango
- 50. The Nile River empties into what body of water?
- 51. The Nile River empties into what body of water? Mediterranean Sea
- 52. What is the name of this famous bridge located in San Francisco?
- 53. What is the name of this famous bridge located in San Francisco? Golden Gate Bridge
- 54. Category U.S. Historical Geography Round 3
- 55. Category U.S. Historical Geography Wager 2, 4, or 6 points Round 3
- 56. The Mayflower pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock which is located in which U.S. state?
- 57. The Mayflower pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock which is located in which U.S. state? Massachusetts
- 58. 1st 3rd Grade Competition ACCA Geography Bee