Rhode Island and Its Unique Features

Jake Patti, a 12-year-old representing Rhode Island in the 2013 National Geographic Bee, introduces himself and shares interesting facts about Rhode Island, including its geography, history, and unique features. He highlights the state's dense population, historical independence, and numerous shipwrecks. Jake also discusses his personal interests, such as scuba diving and climate change concerns. He mentions historical exploration by Giovani D arano and landmarks like the Newport Bridge. The video concludes with trivia about a US city in a meteor crater.

Who is Jake Patti and what is he representing?

• A 12-year-old representing Rhode Island in a math competition

• A 12-year-old representing Rhode Island in a science fair

• A 12-year-old representing Rhode Island in the National Geographic Bee

• A 12-year-old representing Rhode Island in a spelling bee

What is significant about the lighthouse near Jake's hometown?

• It is the tallest lighthouse in the US

• It is an active US Coast Guard Aid to navigation

• It is the oldest lighthouse in the world

• It is an inactive lighthouse

What is notable about Rhode Island's coastline?

• It is the least populated coastline

• It has no shipwrecks

• It is the longest coastline in the US

• It has over 400 miles of shoreline

Which state is more densely populated than Rhode Island?

• Texas

• New York

• New Jersey

• California

What was Rhode Island the first colony to do?

• Establish a university

• Declare independence from Great Britain

• Host the first National Geographic Bee

• Build a lighthouse

Where would Jake like to travel and why?

• To Hawaii for surfing

• To Australia for hiking

• To the Bahamas for snorkeling

• To the Maldives for scuba diving

What inspired the name 'Rhode Island'?

• The Isle of Man in the UK

• The Isle of Skye in Scotland

• The Isle of Rhodes in Greece

• The Isle of Wight in England

What is the Newport Bridge also known as?

• The Golden Gate Bridge

• The Clayborn Pell Bridge

• The London Bridge

• The Brooklyn Bridge

Which US city is located inside a meteor crater?

• Bowling Green, Kentucky

• Middlesboro, Kentucky

• Lexington, Kentucky

• Louisville, Kentucky

What did the same meteor that created the crater in Middlesboro also help form?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Cumberland Gap

• The Great Lakes

• The Grand Canyon