How Well Do You Know The US?

18 Questions | By Thedoubtfire | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012 | Total Attempts: 46

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Let's see how well you know where things are in the US!

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1.

Which of the following states does NOT border Tennessee?
- A.
  
  Alabama
- B.
  
  South Carolina
- C.
  
  Kentucky
- D.
  
  Missouri
2.

What is known as the "Gateway to the West"?
- A.
  
  Mississippi River
- B.
  
  The Alamo
- C.
  
  Mount Rushmore
- D.
  
  St. Louis Arch
3.

Which of the following landmarks is outside of New York City?
- A.
  
  Sears Tower
- B.
  
  Empire State Building
- C.
  
  Grand Central Station
- D.
  
  Brooklyn Bridge
4.

What is the capital of Nevada?
- A.
  
  Las Vegas
- B.
  
  Reno
- C.
  
  Carson City
- D.
  
  Nevada City
5.

Which of the following is states is West of the Mississippi River?
- A.
  
  Iowa
- B.
  
  Illinois
- C.
  
  Indiana
- D.
  
  Mississippi
6.

What is the largest city in Florida? (population and density)
- A.
  
  Orlando
- B.
  
  Tampa
- C.
  
  West Palm Beach
- D.
  
  Miami
7.

What river separates Mexico from the US?
- A.
  
  Mississippi
- B.
  
  Colorado
- C.
  
  Rio Grande
- D.
  
  El Condante
8.

What city is known as the Big Easy?
- A.
  
  Sacramento
- B.
  
  Little Rock
- C.
  
  Jacksonville
- D.
  
  New Orleans
9.

Which time zone is Ohio in?
- A.
  
  Eastern
- B.
  
  Central
- C.
  
  Mountain
- D.
  
  Western
10.

What is currently the tallest building in the US?
- A.
  
  Empire State Building - New York
- B.
  
  Bank of America Tower - New York
- C.
  
  Four Seasons - Miami
- D.
  
  Sears Tower - Chicago
11.

Which of the following states does not have a panhandle?
- A.
  
  Oklahoma
- B.
  
  Idaho
- C.
  
  Nebraska
- D.
  
  Florida
12.

Salt Lake City is in what state?
- A.
  
  Colorado
- B.
  
  Utah
- C.
  
  California
- D.
  
  Oregon
13.

What was the first state?
- A.
  
  Delaware
- B.
  
  Massachusetts
- C.
  
  Pennsylvania
- D.
  
  New York
14.

Louisville is the biggest city in what state?
- A.
  
  Ohio
- B.
  
  Kentucky
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  Kansas
15.

What is the largest state land wise?
- A.
  
  Texas
- B.
  
  California
- C.
  
  Alaska
- D.
  
  Montana
16.

Mount St. Helens is in what state?
- A.
  
  Montana
- B.
  
  Idaho
- C.
  
  Oregon
- D.
  
  Washington
17.

What is the southernmost point in the US?
- A.
  
  Key West, FL
- B.
  
  Honolulu, HI
- C.
  
  Brownsville, TX
- D.
  
  Corpus Christi, TX
18.

Harrisburg is to Pennsylvania, as ___________ is to New York
- A.
  
  New York City
- B.
  
  Buffalo
- C.
  
  Rochester
- D.
  
  Albany

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