Today, April 9, I attended the National Geographic Bee- California finals.
The 102 students at the competition were narrowed down to 13 for the final round.
The adults sitting near me who were trying to figure out the answers on paper were often stumped by many of the questions that the 4th-8th grade finalists nailed.
Could YOU be a state champion?
Here are some of the questions courtesy of the National Geographic Society. See how you do.
Scroll down to the bottom for answers...
1. What country includes the islands of Melville, Mornington, and Bathurst?
2. Saxony is a state in what present day country?
3. The island of Rapa Nui is more commonly referred to be what English-language name?
4. Beja, located in the region of Alentejo, is an administrative district in which European country?
5. The Rift Valley Province, whose capital is Nakuru, is located in which equatorial country?
6. Rotorua, a city famous for its geothermal pools and Maori culture, attracts tourist to what country?
7. The countries of Montenegro, Macedonia, and Croatia are all located on what peninsula?
8. Jeddah is the port for the holy city of Mecca and is located on what body of water?
9. In the 1960s, Rwanda and Burundi gained their independence from which European country?
10. Hainan, an island located east of the Gulf of Tonkin, is part of what country?
1. Australia
2. Germany
3. Easter Island
4. Portugal
5. Kenya
6. New Zealand
7. Balkan Peninsula
8. Red Sea
9. Belgium
10. China
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Glad you covered the Geography Bee, Katie. It's one of the best things that happens in 'greater Elk Grove.' It was excellent that you were there. Thank you!
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