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1st 3rd Grade CompetitionACCA Geography Bee
Round 1
Which U.S. state is the furthest south?
Which U.S. state is the furthest south?
Hawaii
Canberra is the capital of what island country?
Canberra is the capital of what island country?
Australia
This food is the national dish of Korea? What is the name of this dish?
This food is the national dish of Korea? What is the name of this dish?
Bulgogi
In what ocean did the Titanic sink in 1912 during a journey from England to the United States?
In what ocean did the Titanic sink in 1912 during a journey from England to the United States?
Atlantic
The border between China and Nepal runs across the summit of what very tall mountain?
The border between China and Nepal runs across the summit of what very tall mountain?
Mt. Everest
This cathedral is located in Moscow, the capital city of what country?
This cathedral is located in Moscow, the capital city of what country?
Russia
What continent would you be in if you were walking in the Sahara desert?
What continent would you be in if you were walking in the Sahara desert?
Africa
What is the official language in the country of Brazil?
What is the official language in the country of Brazil?
Portuguese
The Yangtze river is located in which large Asian country?
The Yangtze river is located in which large Asian country?
China
Name three U.S. states that border the Pacific Ocean.
Name three U.S. states that border the Pacific Ocean.
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and/or Hawaii
What Asian mountain range contains the 100 highest peaks in the world?
What Asian mountain range contains the 100 highest peaks in the world?
Himalayas
What is the capital of Turkey?
What is the capital of Turkey?
Istanbul
Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits California, Montana, or Maine?
Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits California, Montana, or Maine?
California
The Panama canal passes through the country of Panama connecting the Caribbean Sea to what ocean?
The Panama canal passes through the country of Panama connecting the Caribbean Sea to what ocean?
Pacific
What frigid continent, considered a desert, receives only 8 inches of rain per year?
What frigid continent, considered a desert, receives only 8 inches of rain per year?
Antarctica
Round 2
What is the name of the southernmost point of South America?
What is the name of the southernmost point of South America?
Cape Horn
The Louvre, the largest museum in the world, is located in what European city?
The Louvre, the largest museum in the world, is located in what European city?
Paris
This famous monument is located in what U.S. city?
This famous monument is located in what U.S. city?
St. Louis
What country is the host of this years soccer world cup and is also the largest country in South America?
What country is the host of this years soccer world cup and is also the largest country in South America?
Brazil
Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in the United States, is located in which state?
Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in the United States, is located in which state?
Alaska
With 55 countries, what continent has the most countries in the world?
With 55 countries, what continent has the most countries in the world?
Africa
If you were on a train traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Berlin, Germany you would have to pass through which European country?
If you were on a train traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Berlin, Germany you would have to pass through which European country?
France
What dance, popular in Argentina and Uruguay, originated in the 1890s along the Rio de la Plata?
What dance, popular in Argentina and Uruguay, originated in the 1890s along the Rio de la Plata?
The Tango
The Nile River empties into what body of water?
The Nile River empties into what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of this famous bridge located in San Francisco?
What is the name of this famous bridge located in San Francisco?
Golden Gate Bridge
Category U.S. Historical GeographyRound 3
Category U.S. Historical Geography
Wager 2, 4, or 6 points
Round 3
The Mayflower pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock which is located in which U.S. state?
The Mayflower pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock which is located in which U.S. state?
Massachusetts
1st 3rd Grade CompetitionACCA Geography Bee
