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Monday, November 26, 2018
National Geographic Bee Quiz — November 26th, 2018
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1) In Florida and the West Indies, a small low-lying island usually comprised of coral or sand is known as a _____________.
A — cliff
B — key
C — atoll
2) Hydroelectric damming of the Helmand River has caused conflict between AFGHANISTAN and a country to the west. Name this country.
A — IRAN
B — PAKISTAN
C — TURKMENISTAN
3) The westernmost part of the Jura Mountains is located in which European country?
A — GREECE
B — SWEDEN
C — FRANCE
4) What condition is necessary for the formation of coral reefs?
A — warm ocean temperature
B — deep water
C — annual rainfall of 300 inches
Answers are listed below!
ANSWERS
Question 1:
B . . . . . key
Question 2:
A . . . . . Iran
Question 3:
C . . . . . France
Question 4:
A . . . . . warm ocean temperature
More info about coral formation and conservation for coral survival is provided by the Coral Reef Alliance (↗).
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