National Geographic Bee Quiz — April 1st

The National Geographic GeoBee quiz's April 1st questions are as follows. Answers are listed below the questions. See if you are a geography whiz by playing online at nationalgeographic.com/geobee!

1. The Pillars of Hercules, named after a hero of ancient Greek mythology, mark the eastern entrance of what strategically important strait?
A. Strait of Gibraltar
B. Strait of Magellan
C. Strait of Hormuz

2. Which state has a larger Asian-American population?
A. West Virginia
B. California
C. Utah

3. The echidna, or spiny anteater, is native to Australia and the large island directly north of that country. Name this large island?
A. Vanuatu
B. New Zealand
C. New Guinea

4. The Northern Territory's largest town south of the Macdonnell Ranges was founded as a station on the Overland Telegraph Line in the late 1800s. Name this Australian town.
A. Perth
B. Canberra
C. Alice Springs

5. Which language is derived from ancient Celtic?
A. Welsh
B. Croatian
C. Basque

6. On which continent would you find the longest mountain system above sea level and the southernmost city in the world?
A. South America
B. Europe
C. Africa

7. In which U.S. state could you play midnight baseball in June without artificial lighting?
A. Hawaii
B. Florida
C. Alaska

8. The republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are collectively known by
a name shared with the body of water the countries border. Name this body of water.
A. Gulf of Finland
B. Gulf of Bothnia
C. Baltic Sea

9. Landscape Arch, one of the world's longest natural arches, is found at Arches National Park in which state?
A. Utah
B. Colorado
C. Alaska

10. Lake Constance is bordered by Germany, Austria, and what other country?
A. Switzerland
B. Poland
C. France










Answers
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) C
5) A
6) A
7) C
8) C
9) A
10) A