Here are some of the questions asked of nearly 5 million students who took part in the preliminary round of the 2003 National Geographic Bee. Go to the bottom of this page for a link to the answers:
United States Geography
• The Mississippi River separates Tennessee from which state—Arkansas or Oklahoma?
• Which state is north of the Ohio River—Virginia or Indiana?
• Which state, known as the Centennial State, joined the Union in 1876—Colorado or Vermont?
• Which river forms most of the border between Georgia and South Carolina—the Potomac River or the Savannah River?
• Which city lies near the junction of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers—Memphis or St. Louis?
• Which agricultural state is the geographical center of North America—New Jersey or North Dakota?
• Farmers in which state use water from the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation—Nebraska or Maine?
• Which city is located at the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers—Minneapolis or Pittsburgh?
• Which city is Oregon's largest city—Portland or Helena?
• The Sea Island chain, including Hilton Head and Cumberland Island, runs along the coast of which state—Michigan or South Carolina?
