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Duplicate of Geography Bee #14
Duplicate of Geography Bee #14
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1
Worldwide, people mainly emigrate from one country to another today do so because they
believe that moving will help them economically
like the climate better in their new country
have been expelled from their native countries
believe that moving will give them greater religious freedom
2
In East Africa desertification is causing greater hardship for women than for men because:
women are responsible for gathering water for their families
in times of drought family size usually increases
there are proportionately more women than men in this area
women consume more water than do men
3
Kudzu, a vine promoted in the 1930s to control soil erosion today is considered a pest where?
Hawaii
South Eastern United States
Alaska
South Western United States
4
Which West African country's north and south boundaries parallel a river?
Nigeria
South Africa
Gambia
Libya
5
Which of the following can help prevent soil erosion?
Building roads
Burning underbush
Planting trees
Grazing sheep
6
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Austin
Boston
New York
Lansing
7
More than 75% of the world's volcanoes are located around what ocean, named the ring of fire?
Arctic
Southern
Atlantic
Pacific
8
The state of Kansas is in the shape of almost a full ________.
Triangle
Square
Rectangle
Circle
9
The circumference of the Earth is typically measured using which of the following lines?
The Tropic of Cancer
The Tropic of Capricorn
The Equator
The Prime Meridian
10
Which mountain range runs through Italy?
Alps
Pepines
Palps
Apennines
11
Which country produces the largest number of motion pictures per year?
England
France
United States
India
12
Which of these is most likely to be located in a major city rather than in a small town?
An International Airport
A playground
A public library
A movie theater
13
Minarets are towers that play an important role in what religion?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
14
The Panama Canal is to the Atlantic and Pacific as this is to the Red and Mediterranean Seas
Suez Canal
Kiel Canal
Rideau Canal
Guadacanal
15
The Amazon, the widest river in the world, stretches as far as ____ during its wet season.
25 kilometers
2500 inches
25 feet
25 miles
16
The deepest ocean in the world is the ______ ocean.
Pacific
Indian
Atlantic
Southern
17
The leading state in producing paper is:
Orissa
West Bengal
Kerala
Bihar
18
Which of the following accurately describes the location of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?
West of Jasper National Park
North of Calgary
On the Mackenzie River
North of Toronto
19
This country experienced a 9.5 earthquake in 1960, the most intense ever recorded ...
Chile
United States
China
Equador
20
The state religion of Costa Rica is ...
Pentecostalism
Buddhism
Islam
Roman Catholicism
21
What is the BIGGEST state in the United States in terms of area NOT people?
New York
Alaska
Hawaii
Texas
22
The Great Victoria Desert is located where?
East Africa
West Africa
Southern United States
Australia
23
This island in Iceland was formed between 1962 and 1967 as a result of a volcanic eruption ...
Surtsey
Etna
Pinatubo
Krakatoa
24
The land mass of which of the following continents is the least?
Australia
Africa
Asia
Europe
25
Which of the following capitals is the furthest north?
Denver
Augusta
Boston
Hartford
26
What state capital is west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Augusta
Pierre
Richmond
Carson City
27
US capitals are often located near the center of states because:
the climate is usually milder near the center of the state
most businesses are located near the center of the state
most states are more mountainous near the borders
it is easier to travel to for people living in the state
28
The largest glaciers are:
Pledmont
Mountain
Continental
Alpine
29
The humidity of the air depends on:
All of the above
Temperature
Weather
Location
30
The word paper comes from the word papyrus, which has its origin in what country?
Ireland
Russia
Arabia
Egypt (Kemet)
31
Countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations are tied to which of the following?
United States
United Kingdom
Russia
Africa
32
What is the capital of Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
Brasilia
Buenos Dias
Buenos Aires
33
Which of the following is tropical grassland?
Savanna
Taiga
Pampas
Prairies
34
The Blue Nile and the White Nile combine to form the Nile at which capital city?
Cairo
London
Khartoum
Alexandria
35
Which state has the most land owned by the Federal Government?
Oregon
Georgia
Montana
Alaska