U.S. Geography Quiz: States, Landmarks, and Borders

• Question 1 out of 10

  What is the name of the mountain chain that runs from Maine to Georgia?

  The Appalachian Mountains stretch along the eastern United States, running from Canada through Maine and down to Georgia. They are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world.

  Rocky Mountains

  Appalachian Mountains

  Sierra Nevada

  Cascade Range

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• Question 2 out of 10

  In what state would you find Mount Rushmore?

  Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota and features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents.

  Wyoming

  Colorado

  South Dakota

  Montana

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• Question 3 out of 10

  What state is nicknamed the “Show Me State”?

  Missouri earned the nickname “Show Me State” for its residents’ reputation of skepticism and insistence on proof.

  Illinois

  Missouri

  Iowa

  Kansas

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• Question 4 out of 10

  Which state grows the most peaches?

  While Georgia is famously called the “Peach State,” California actually produces the most peaches in the United States.

  South Carolina

  Georgia

  Alabama

  California

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• Question 5 out of 10

  In what state will you find the U.S. Naval Academy?

  The U.S. Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland, and trains officers for the Navy and Marine Corps.

  Virginia

  South Carolina

  Maryland

  Rhode Island

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• Question 6 out of 10

  What is the 50th state?

  Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959, joining the Union after Alaska earlier that same year.

  Hawaii

  Alaska

  New Mexico

  Arizona

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• Question 7 out of 10

  How many Great Lakes are there?

  The five Great Lakes are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Together, they form the largest freshwater lake system in the world.

  Four

  Five

  Six

  Seven

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• Question 8 out of 10

  Charleston is the capital of which U.S. state?

  Charleston is the capital and largest city of West Virginia, not to be confused with Charleston, South Carolina.

  South Carolina

  Virginia

  West Virginia

  Kentucky

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• Question 9 out of 10

  What is the largest state by area?

  Alaska is by far the largest U.S. state, covering more land area than the next three largest states combined.

  Texas

  California

  Montana

  Alaska

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• Question 10 out of 10

  What is the name of the river between the southern border of Texas and Mexico?

  The Rio Grande forms a large portion of the natural border between Texas and Mexico and is one of the longest rivers in North America.

  Colorado River

  Mississippi River

  Red River

  Rio Grande

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