Geographical Knowledge and Survey Results

The video explores the challenges Americans face in locating the US on a world map, highlighted by a viral response from Miss Teen South Carolina 2007. It includes a test conducted with students from Tacoma School of the Arts and University of Washington Tacoma, revealing varying levels of geography knowledge. David Savage emphasizes the importance of understanding geography to comprehend human societies. The video concludes with reflections on the state of geography education and the role of teachers in improving it.

What percentage of Americans reportedly cannot locate the US on a world map?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What was Caitlyn Upton's role when she gained notoriety for her response?

• Miss Teen USA

• Miss America

• Miss Teen South Carolina

• Miss Universe

Which group of students was surveyed about their ability to locate countries on a map?

• Students from Harvard University

• Students from Stanford University

• Students from New York University

• Students from Tacoma School of the Arts and University of Washington Tacoma

What percentage of students could locate Nigeria on a world map?

• 70%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

Which country was found by only one-third of the students?

• Iraq

• Nigeria

• Israel

• Afghanistan

According to David Savage, what is a deeper aspect of geography?

• Understanding where things occur

• Understanding why things occur

• Learning about historical events

• Memorizing country capitals

What does David Savage believe is crucial for understanding human societies?

• Geographical knowledge

• Historical knowledge

• Mathematical skills

• Artistic skills

What was the outcome for all participants regarding locating the US on a map?

• None could locate it

• Half could locate it

• Only a few could locate it

• All could locate it

How many participants achieved a perfect score in the survey?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Who was one of the individuals to achieve a perfect score in the survey?

• A geography teacher

• David Savage

• Caitlyn Upton

• A random student