The Simtropolis Geography Bee

[Samness 104]

The title states it all. The setup will be just like Duke87's Random Trivia, except all geography-related.

Round 1 will focus on US Geography, ranging from counties to interstates to rivers and lakes. The rounds will cover a larger area each time until we reach world questions.

But enough about the next rounds. Turn down the lights, open your mind, and let Round 1 of the Simtropolis Geography Bee begin!

1. What County has a seat of Fort Worth? 

2. What US interstate travels through both Phoenix, AZ and New Orleans, LA?

3. Name the island chain that branches off of SW Alaska.

4. What state had the first (and last) queen of a state of the US?

5. What state borders closest to Stamford, CT?

6. What state has a very small population, but is the #4 largest state in the US by size?

That's all for now. Good luck!

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

2)I-10

4)New York?

6)Montana?

[Joe 90 358]

3. Aleutians

4. Hawaii

5. New York

6. Montana

[Samness 104]

Great job,. Correct so far:

2. NTM

3. Joe 90

4. Joe 90

5. Joe 90

6. NTM/Joe 90

This eliminates all except #1. I will give a hint:

Ta*****

[Duke87 1,070]

I have a copycat!

Well, here's the remaining answer:

1) Tarrant County, Texas

Oh, and by the way... it's Stamford, CT. With an M. I should know, I live there!

[dghh70 5]

This really isn't geography bee, but i like it.

Ps. I got fifth in my state last year

[Samness 104]

Good job everyone. I don't keep track of points or anything, but someone else could if they have nothing better to do in their life.

Next set: (Same as the first, straying on US Geography for a bit)

1. Which state has a border with 3 Canadian provinces?

2. Which state has a population so small it is less than most major cities?

3. What city surpassed Philadelphia in population to become the 5th largest city in the US?

4. What is the name of the lighthouse at the very end of Long Island?

5. What state(s) does Ellis Island belong to?

6. Name the town at the very tip of Cape Cod.

7. What state route leads all the way through the Florida Keys? (As in, "SR-**")

8. Name the second most populated county in the US.

Well, there you go. Now answer them!!!

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

1)Montana

4)Fire Island?

5)New York?

6)Providencetown

7)SR-1

8)Los Angeles

[Samness 104]

Correct so far:

1. NTM

6. NTM

7. NTM

This leaves:

2.

3.

4.

5.

8.

Get going!

[Duke87 1,070]

2) The state with the least population is Wyoming

3) Wild-ass guess: Phoenix?

4) Is it Montauk Light? (that would be too easy...)

5) The natural area of Ellis Island belongs to New York, the landfill parts belong to New Jersey

6) it's Provincetown, not Providencetown.

7) It's US-1, not SR-1. (the hidden designation is SR-5)

New York County, NY?

[Samness 104]

Duke, that makes them all answered correctly, except #8. It still remains unsolved.

Get going!

[Sniper296 83]

Cook County, Illinois

[Samness 104]

Correct Sniper.

Next set will be up later today, thanks to stupid school I don't have enough time in the mornings to create new sets from now on.

I know, it sucks, but bear with me.

[Samness 104]

Next question set is up, still US:

1. Which state gained its statehood on Valentine's Day?

2. What city is sometimes called the "Peanut capital of the world"?

3. What is the most popular county name?

4. What state has the most independent cities (Cities not in counties, that technically are their own county) ?

5. Which state was the last to receive counties (or county-equivelents)

6. What are the names of the 2 major lakes next to Madison, Wisconsin?

7. What interstate goes the shortest length through Arizona?

8. L is the shortest name for a lake in the world, located in which state?

Enjoy...

[Duke87 1,070]

3) It's probably "Washington"....

4) Virginia

5) Alaska

7) I-15

[quicksilver991 37]

6. Lake Superior and Lake Huron

8. Native American name. Translates to I'll fish on my side, you fish on your side, nobody fishes in the middle

[un1 41]

6) Lake Mendota, Lake Manono (was there just a few days ago)

[Samness 104]

Correct so far:

3. Duke87

4. Duke87

5. Duke87

6. un1

7. Duke87

(PS Sorry for the wait - forgot about this thread)

UPDATE - I just won my school's geography bee!!!Now I get to take a test for state.

[Sniper296 83]

1) Arizona & Oregon

500th post!

[9988 428]

2) City of Dothan in Alabama

[Samness 104]

Correct so far:

1. Sniper (Huh - I didn't even realize that Oregon got it's statehood then, I thought it was just Arizona!)

2. 9988

3. Duke87

4. Duke87

5. Duke87

6. un1

7. Duke87

That leave the hardest one - #8. Good luck!

[un1 41]

Oregon? I recall reading its on the West Coast, so I'm just going to guess a random state

[Samness 104]

Not quite.

Here's a hint: The state doesn't have a coastline with an ocean.

[Slashback 136]

Just a wild guess on #8 then: Colorado?

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

New York?

[Samness 104]

Nope. If someone doesn't get it soon, I'll just give the answer and continue.

[x493x 446]

Utah

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

Minnesota?

[residentsim 21]

Nevada?

[Samness 104]

This one's taking too long - the answer is Nebraska.

You'd have to be a complete nerd to know that one anyways.

New set! (This one will include a few questions involving more than the US! Yay!)

1. Florida has how many original counties?

2. (Let's start it off nice and easy) What waterway was built so that ships sailing to and from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans didn't have to make the treacherous journey around Cape Horn?

3. Which two US states have the most national park sites, with 8 each?

4. What is the name of the only county in Great Britain to have 2 coasts?

5. Which continent is the only countinent to lack a desert?

6. What is the name of the only country in the world to have a flag that is just one color (green)?

7. What is the name of the oldest capital city in the Americas?

8. What is the name of the city that is technically the highest city in the world?

Get to work.