National Geographic Bee: Answers to Selected State-Level Questions

April 5, 2004

• World-famous crystal is made in the city of Waterford, located at the mouth of the Suir River in which European country?
Answer: Ireland

• The West Bank is a disputed territory along what river in southwest Asia?
Answer: Jordan River

• Maracaibo is a processing center for much of the oil that is exported from which country?
Answer: Venezuela

• In October 2003, an office tower under construction in Taipei became the world's tallest building when crews shifted its massive pinnacle into place. This building is located on what island?
Answer: Taiwan

• What Central American country celebrated the centennial of its separation from Colombia with parades and music in November 2003?
Answer: Panama

• Tea is the principal cash crop in the state of Assam, which is located north of Bangladesh in which country?
Answer: India

• What is the term for tremors or vibrations that sometimes follow an earthquake?
Answer: aftershocks

• In August 2003, the president of a West African country resigned under international pressure as rebels took control of the capital city of Monrovia. Name this country.
Answer: Liberia

• Canada's Chaleur Bay, a fishing ground for mackerel and salmon, lies between the Gasp Peninsula and which province?
Answer: New Brunswick

• In 1997, a volcano destroyed the capital city of Plymouth on which Caribbean island?
Answer: Montserrat

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