General Knowledge Assessment

Southa Carik, a 7th grader and 2013 Massachusetts State Geography Bee Champion, introduces herself and her school, King Phil Middle School. She shares insights about local landmarks in Boston, including the Freedom Trail and Boston Commons. Southa discusses her learning methods using a flash drive and shares fun facts about precipitation and the Tollhouse cookie. She expresses her desire to explore the Galapagos Islands for their pristine natural ecosystem.

Which school does Southa Carik attend?

• Wester Academy

• King Phil Middle School

• Gilbert Academy

• Boston High School

Who was Gilbert Hy Grer?

• A renowned historian

• A state governor

• Former president of the National Geographic Society

• A famous geographer

What is the significance of Gillette Stadium mentioned in the transcript?

• Home of the New England Patriots

• A famous concert venue

• It is a historic landmark

• A popular tourist attraction

What is the Freedom Trail?

• A hiking path in the mountains

• A 2.5-mile long red brick pathway in Boston

• A famous road in New York

• A historic route in Washington D.C.

What is Boston Commons known for?

• A historic battlefield

• Being the largest park in the world

• A famous zoo

• The oldest public park in the United States

What tool does Southa use to store information?

• A flash drive

• A notebook

• A tablet

• A smartphone

What is the term for precipitation that evaporates before reaching the ground?

• Fog

• Mist

• Virga

• Dew

Where was the chocolate chip cookie invented?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Massachusetts

What is the original name of the chocolate chip cookie?

• Cookie Crunch

• Sweet Chip

• Tollhouse Cookie

• Choco Delight

Which place is Southa fascinated by for its natural ecosystem?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Galapagos Islands