Geography Bee
2022-2023
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National Geographic Bee Tool kit 2019-20
STUDY RESOURCES
How To Ace The National Geographic Bee: Official Study Guide, 5th Edition
National Geographic Bee Ultimate Fact Book: Countries A To Z
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NatGeo Terminology Rules:
Use correct geographic terminology in your answers.
For example, do not use “Holland” as a synonym for the country “Netherlands,” and do not use “England” for the country “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,” as England is a political division. Give present-day names unless the question involves history and other names would be correct in the context of the question.
As the Bee is conducted in English, wherever possible, conventional English place-names are used. Shortened forms of country names are acceptable, such as “United Kingdom,” “Great Britain,” or “Britain” for “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”
Bee questions follow the National Geographic Society’s policy of recognizing Europe and Asia as two continents. Oceania is considered a region rather than a continent, and it will not be accepted as a correct answer for the continent of Australia.
In addition, the National Geographic Society recognizes four oceans—Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.
2018 National Geographic Bee National Competition
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Lower Elementary (TK,K &1)
Which is the largest continent on earth?
Asia
Australia
North America
Africa
Which of the following is a continent?
USA
Africa
Mexico
London
There are _____number of continents on planet Earth.
5
4
0
7
Which ocean borders the United States on the east coast?
Atlantic
Arctic
Southern
Pacific
Indian
What continent would you be in if you were walking in the Sahara Desert?
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
Equator is a line of_______________________
a) Latitude
b)Longitude
The Great Barrier reef is found along the coast of this continent _____________________
Asia
Africa
Australia
North America
Which of the following is one of the 50 states of USA?
California
Europe
San Diego
Brazil
The imaginary vertical lines which run from North pole to South pole are called
Latitudes
Longitudes
Temperature
Legend
Mid Elementary (Grades 2 &3)
A spherical model of the earth is called
Map
Globe
Compass
Planet
The northern tropic is known as _____________
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Primer Meridian
Topeka is the capital of
Kentucky
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
The capital of the state in which San Diego is a city is
San Francisco
Seattle
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
The capital city of Washington state is
Seattle
Washington DC
Olympia
Portland
The continent with the most number of countries is_____________
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
Mt.Everest is located in the continent of ______________
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Which of the following is a mountain range in South America?
The Himalayas
The Andes
The Alps
The Urals
Hoover dam, which is located at the border of Arizona and Nevada is built on which river?
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Missouri River
Ohio River
Upper Elementary (Grades 4&5)
The Mackinac Bridge connects the upper and lower peninsulas of which state? West Virginia or Michigan
Hurricanes have caused widespread damage in which state? Texas or Iowa?
Which state is located west of the Mississippi River? Maryland or Colorado
Which state has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico? Alabama or Delaware
Which state produces more peanuts? Georgia or Utah
Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits—California or Maine?
The North Atlantic current brings warm waters from the tropics to the west coast of which continent?
Tugela Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the world, is located in the Drakensberg Mountains in on which continent? Africa
The majority of the world’s proven oil reserves are found near the Persian Gulf in the southwest part of which continent? Asia
Which continent has the least vegetation? Antarctica
The Beaufort Sea and the Mosquito Coast are located along coastlines on which continent? North America
Which continent has the most speakers of Celtic languages, such as Welsh and Gaelic? Europe
The city of Topeka lies north of the Flint Hills in which state—Kansas or Iowa?
The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with which other ocean?
Giant tube worms can grow more than six feet tall. These worms can be found near the Galápagos Islands in which ocean?