Week 9: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.
Geography ChallengeWeek 9Discover fun facts with three levels of geography questions. | |
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Level 1 (Grades 3-5)Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. What ocean is nearest to Washington, D.C.? What does the abbreviation D.C. stand for? Is Washington, D.C., a state? | |
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Level 2 (Grades 5-7)According to the 1990 Census, Wyoming is ranked 50th in size of population. Which state has the most people? | |
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Level 3 (Grades 6 and up)At Point Barrow, Alaska, from May to August the residents have sunlight 24 hours a day. Find Point Barrow, Alaska, on a map or globe. Why are the days so long in northern Alaska? | |
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Geography Challenge AnswersWeek 9 | |
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Level 1The Atlantic Ocean is nearest to Washington, D.C. The initials D.C. stand for District of Columbia. Washington, D.C. is not a state. | |
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Level 2California is the state with the largest population. | |
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Level 3The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes the North Pole to slant toward the sun during summer. | |
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