ACCA 2015 Geography Bee (4th - 7th Grade)

ACCA Geography Bee

January 30, 2015Grades 4-7

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Round 1All Play Round

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1. Napa Valley, famous for its vineyards and wine industry, is located in what Pacific coast state?

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1. Napa Valley, famous for its vineyards and wine industry, is located in what Pacific coast state?

California

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2. The black forest is a wooded mountain range located in the southwestern part of what European country?

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2. The black forest is a wooded mountain range located in the southwestern part of what European country?

Germany

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3. Watch this video.

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3. The video shows the Troika which is the national dance of what country?

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3. The video shows the Troika which is the national dance of what country?

Russia

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4. The Mariana trench is the deepest part of the world’s oceans and is located in what mighty ocean?

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4. The Mariana trench is the deepest part of the world’s oceans and is located in what mighty ocean?

The Pacific Ocean

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5. Taste this food.

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5. This food, made from red lentils is called dal bhat.  This is a dish that you might enjoy if you ever visit Kathmandu, Nepal.  Kathmandu offers spectacular views of the mountains nicknamed “the eight thousanders.”  What is the real name of these mountains in Asia, many of which are over eight thousand meters?

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5. This food, made from red lentils is called dal bhat.  This is a dish that you might enjoy if you ever visit Kathmandu, Nepal.  Kathmandu offers spectacular views of the mountains nicknamed “the eight thousanders.”  What is the real name of these mountains in Asia, many of which are over eight thousand meters?

The Himalayas

Himalayan Mountains

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6. Adobe homes, like the one in this picture, are often found in what U.S. state: Alaska, North Dakota, New Mexico or North Carolina?

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6. Adobe homes, like the one in this picture, are often found in what U.S. state: Alaska, North Dakota, New Mexico or North Carolina?

New Mexico

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7. What Asian country is the second most populous country in the world and is projected to become the most populous by the year 2025?

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7. What Asian country is the second most populous country in the world and is projected to become the most populous by the year 2025?

India

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8. Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary to the Mississippi river – the Ohio, the Arkansas, the Missouri, or the Columbia?

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8. Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary to the Mississippi river – the Ohio, the Arkansas, the Missouri, or the Columbia?

The Columbia River

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9. Siberia is a geographical region that makes up 77% of the area of what country?

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9. Siberia is a geographical region that makes up 77% of the area of what country?

Russia

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10. What Scandinavian country does not share a border with Finland - Norway, Sweden or Denmark?

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10. What Scandinavian country does not share a border with Finland - Norway, Sweden or Denmark?

Denmark

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11. What continent has more than 50 countries, the most in the world?

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11. What continent has more than 50 countries, the most in the world?

Africa

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12. What Georgia city is home to the state’s largest seaport?

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12. What Georgia city is home to the state’s largest seaport?

Savannah

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13. Spain is one of three countries to have coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Name one of the other two countries.

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13. Spain is one of three countries to have coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Name one of the other two countries.

MoroccoFrance

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14. Located in India, what is the name of the famous white marble mausoleum shown in this picture?

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14. Located in India, what is the name of the famous white marble mausoleum shown in this picture?

The Taj Mahal

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15.This is the national flag of what South American country?

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15.This is the national flag of what South American country?

Brazil

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Round 2Buzzer Round

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1. If you were on a boat located at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and the Equator, you would be in what ocean?

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1. If you were on a boat located at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and the Equator, you would be in what ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean

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2. What is the capital city of Canada?

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2. What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa

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3. What country makes up 47% of the continent of South America and is the world’s fifth largest country?

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3. What country makes up 47% of the continent of South America and is the world’s fifth largest country?

Brazil

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4. St. Augustine is the oldest European settlement in America and is located in what state?

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4. St. Augustine is the oldest European settlement in America and is located in what state?

Florida

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5. What is the name of the country outlined below?

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5. What is the name of the country outlined below?

Norway

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6. What North American capital city was founded on top of the ancient Aztec city called Tenochtitlan?

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6. What North American capital city was founded on top of the ancient Aztec city called Tenochtitlan?

Mexico City

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7. What large U.S. river begins in Colorado and empties into the Gulf of California?

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7. What large U.S. river begins in Colorado and empties into the Gulf of California?

The Colorado River

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8. Ecuador’s capital city is the only capital to begin with the letter Q, what is it?

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8. Ecuador’s capital city is the only capital to begin with the letter Q, what is it?

Quito

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9. What is the only country that borders Portugal?

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9. What is the only country that borders Portugal?

Spain

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10. Name the two states that border Florida?

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10. Name the two states that border Florida?

Alabama and Georgia

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Round 3Lightning Round

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In 20 seconds name as many countries as possible that border the

Pacific Ocean

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Round 4Wager Round

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Category – High Places in the U.S.

Wager Options a) 0 pointsb) 2 pointsc) 4 pointsd) 6 points

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What rugged U.S. state has 53 mountains with an elevation of at least 14,000 feet?

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What rugged U.S. state has 53 mountains with an elevation of at least 14,000 feet?

Colorado

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January 30, 2015Grades 4-7