Geography and Culture Trivia Challenge

The 30th annual National Geographic Bee features 10 finalists competing for scholarships. The event includes rounds focusing on US geography, National Parks, revered places, and a Geo Challenge. The competition culminates in a championship round where Venkat Ranjan from California wins the title. The event highlights the importance of geography and the achievements of young geographers.

Which state is home to the headquarters of the oil company Chevron, as mentioned by one of the finalists?

• Florida

• New York

• California

• Texas

Which mountain range includes Yellowstone National Park and stretches from New Mexico to British Columbia?

• Cascade Range

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What is the name of the national park that is home to the world's longest-running predator-prey study?

• Yosemite National Park

• Isle Royale National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

Which Hawaiian island is home to the Wayamaya Canyon?

• Oahu

• Maui

• Hawaii

• Kauai

What is the official dance of the state of Hawaii?

• Salsa

• Hula

• Tango

• Ballet

Which county was identified as the smallest by area in California during the quiz?

• Orange County

• Los Angeles County

• San Francisco County

• San Diego County

Which capital city was once a Viking settlement and is located where the River Liffey enters the sea?

• Oslo

• Stockholm

• Dublin

• Copenhagen

What is the official language of Andorra, as mentioned in the final rounds?

• Portuguese

• Catalan

• French

• Spanish

In the Geo Challenge Round, which river was identified as the best location for a plastic clean-up effort?

• Niger River

• Amazon River

• Rhine River

• Yangtze River

Which South American country has a population most similar to Lebanon, as asked in the Championship Round?

• Guyana

• Paraguay

• Bolivia

• Uruguay