National Geographic Bee Participation and Facts

The video covers the championship round of the 30th National Geographic Bee, featuring two finalists: Veinkut Ranjan from California and Anushka Budakot from New Jersey. The final round is a single elimination format where both contestants answer the same questions. The first question about a Southeast Asian country is answered correctly by both. The second question about a South American country with a similar population to Lebanon determines the winner, with Veinkut Ranjan emerging as the 2018 National Geographic Bee champion.

How many students initially participated in the 30th National Geographic Bee?

• 3 million

• 2.6 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

From which state does finalist Veinkut Ranjan hail?

• California

• New Jersey

• Florida

• Texas

How long has Anushka Budakot been participating in the National Geographic Bee?

• Since first grade

• Since fourth grade

• Since sixth grade

• Since third grade

What is the format of the championship round in the National Geographic Bee?

• Double elimination

• Round robin

• Single elimination

• Knockout

What tool do contestants need for the final round?

• Notebook

• Calculator

• Map

• Stylus

Which Southeast Asian country has a northern coastline on the Wetar and Ombai Straits?

• East Timor

• Brunei

• Malaysia

• Philippines

What is another name for Timor Leste?

• South Timor

• North Timor

• West Timor

• East Timor

Which South American country has a population most similar to Lebanon?

• Paraguay

• Uruguay

• Guyana

• Suriname

Who was declared the 2018 National Geographic Bee champion?

• Both were co-champions

• Veinkut Ranjan

• Neither

• Anushka Budakot

In which city was the 30th National Geographic Bee held?

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York