Geography of the United States Quiz

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#1

What is the capital of the United States?

Los Angeles
New York City
Washington D.C.
Chicago
1 answered
#2

Which U.S. state is the largest by area?

California
Texas
Alaska
Montana
#3

What is the major river that flows through the Grand Canyon?

Colorado River
Rio Grande
Mississippi River
Columbia River
#4

Which U.S. state is known as 'The Sunshine State'?

California
Florida
Hawaii
Texas
#5

Which city is known as the 'Windy City'?

New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
San Francisco
#6

Which U.S. state has the nickname 'The Last Frontier'?

Alaska
California
Texas
New Mexico
#7

Which river is the longest in the United States?

Colorado River
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Yukon River
#8

What is the highest peak in the United States?

Mount Whitney
Mount Elbert
Mount Rainier
Denali
#9

Which U.S. state has the most national parks?

Colorado
California
Utah
Arizona
#10

Which of these states does NOT border the Great Lakes?

Ohio
Wisconsin
Montana
Michigan
#11

What is the smallest U.S. state by area?

Delaware
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
#12

In which U.S. state is the Yellowstone National Park primarily located?

Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
#13

Which of the following U.S. territories is located in the Caribbean?

American Samoa
Guam
Puerto Rico
Northern Mariana Islands
#14

What is the primary mountain range in the eastern United States?

Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Appalachian Mountains
Cascades
#15

Which of these rivers forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

Missouri River
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Mississippi River
#16

What is the name of the largest desert in the United States?

Sonoran Desert
Mojave Desert
Chihuahuan Desert
Great Basin Desert
#17

Which U.S. territory is located in the Pacific Ocean and is known for its World War II significance?

Puerto Rico
Guam
American Samoa
U.S. Virgin Islands
#18

Which U.S. state has the most volcanoes?

Hawaii
Washington
Alaska
California

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