United States Geography Quiz #6Printable United States Geography Trivia Questions
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Georgian Bay is at the northernmost part of which Great Lake?
a. Superior
b. Erie
c. Huron
d. Ontario
Huron - Georgian Bay is nearly 80 percent the size of Lake Ontario.
Identify which of the following US States has the largest area.
a. North Dakota
b. Nebraska
c. Wyoming
d. Utah
Wyoming - Wyoming is the tenth largest state by area.
Mount Shishaldin, an active volcano, lies in which US State?
a. Alaska
b. Arizona
c. California
d. Arkansas
Alaska - Mount Shishaldin has had numerous recorded eruptions during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Mississippi River forms much of which border of Arkansas?
a. Eastern
b. Northern
c. Western
d. Southern
Eastern - The capital and most populous city in Arkansas is Little Rock.
Which of these states has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean?
a. Alabama
b. Idaho
c. Arizona
d. New Mexico
Alabama - Alabama is dubbed the Yellowhammer State, after its state bird.
Which state is known as the "Mountain State"?
a. Wisconsin
b. Wyoming
c. Texas
d. West Virginia
West Virginia - West Virginia is known for its mountains and rolling hills.
"Woodlawn Cemetery" and "Van Cortlandt Park" are found in which Borough of New York?
a. Queens
b. Manhattan
c. Brooklyn
d. The Bronx
The Bronx - The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City.
The "Apple Blossom" is the state flower of which US State?
a. Colorado
b. Connecticut
c. California
d. Arkansas
Arkansas - The capital of Arkansas (and most populous city) is Little Rock.
"Bay City" and "Saugeen Shores" lie on which Great Lake?
a. Ontario
b. Huron
c. Erie
d. Superior
Huron - The main inlet for Lake Huron is the St. Mary's River.
"Death Valley" is the lowest point in which US State?
a. Delaware
b. California
c. Colorado
d. Connecticut
California - California is the most populous state in the US.
How many US States begin with the letter A?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 3
d. 2
4 - The states are Alaska, Alabama, Arizona and Arkansas.
In which state does the "Petrified Forest" lie?
a. Washington
b. Texas
c. Arizona
d. Houston
Arizona - Named for its large deposits of petrified wood.
Of the following, which US City has the highest population?
a. Chicago
b. San Diego
c. San Antonio
d. Houston
Chicago - Chicago is the third-most populous city in the United States.
Which of these American Rivers is longer than the others?
a. Mississippi
b. Rio Grande
c. Yukon
d. Missouri
Missouri - The Missouri River is the longest river in North America.
The "Pawtuckaway Mountains" are located in which US State?
a. New Hampshire
b. New Mexico
c. Oregon
d. Texas
New Hampshire - The Pawtuckaway Mountain are fairly small (North Mtn. 1011 ft., South Mtn. 908 ft. and Middle Mtn. 860 ft.)
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