Geography Bee

Question 1

A museum east of Interlaken preserves the French, German, and Italian heritage of whichcountry?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland

Question 2

Valley Forge National Historical Park is located just outside of which large city?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia

Question 3

By using the Suez Canal, ships avoid sailing around which continent?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 4

Which domesticated root crop became the staple food of both the Inca Empire and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Potato

Question 5

Which of the following features is most characteristic of Russian Orthodox churches?

Accepted Answer

onion shaped domes

Question 6

Which country does not have a Muslim majority?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 7

Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel are islands within what Archipelago

Accepted Answer

Channel Islands

Question 8

The Murray River flows into what ocean on Australia's southern coast?

Accepted Answer

Indian Ocean

Question 9

Barriers at Woolwich protect what capital city against storm surges from the North Sea?

Accepted Answer

London

Question 10

Twice a month, tidal ranges are much greater than normal. What is the term for these tides?

Accepted Answer

Spring Tides

Question 11

Scientists study at on the southeastern coast of Sumatra. What sea borders this park?

Accepted Answer

Java Sea

Question 12

Which Mediterranean principality has been ruled by the Grimaldi family for more than 700 years?

Accepted Answer

Monaco

Question 13

The name of which state comes from the French words for "Green Mountain"?

Accepted Answer

Vermont

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