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USA States And Abbreviations - Quiz
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This quiz focuses on the abbreviations of various U. S. States, enhancing geographical literacy and memory recall. It covers states like Idaho, Washington, and Colorado, among others, making it relevant for learners studying U. S. Geography.

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  • 2. 

    West Virgina

    • WV

    • WA

    • WE

    Correct Answer
    A. WV
    Explanation
    The correct answer is WV because it is the abbreviation for West Virginia.

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  • 3. 

    New York

    • NR

    • NK

    • NY

    Correct Answer
    A. NY
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "NY" because it is the abbreviation commonly used for the state of New York.

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  • 4. 

    North Carolina

    • NA

    • NC

    • NN

    Correct Answer
    A. NC
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "NC" because "NC" is the postal abbreviation for North Carolina. Postal abbreviations are two-letter codes used by the United States Postal Service to efficiently process mail. In this case, "NC" represents North Carolina specifically.

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  • 5. 

    New Hamshire

    • NO

    • NE

    • NH

    Correct Answer
    A. NH
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NH. This is the abbreviation for New Hampshire.

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  • 6. 

    South Carolina

    • SA

    • SC

    • SN

    Correct Answer
    A. SC
    Explanation
    The correct answer is SC because SC is the abbreviation for South Carolina.

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  • 7. 

    New Jersey

    • NJ

    • NY

    • NE

    Correct Answer
    A. NJ
    Explanation
    New Jersey is commonly abbreviated as NJ.

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  • 8. 

    New Mexico

    • NM

    • MO

    • MC

    Correct Answer
    A. NM
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NM, which stands for New Mexico.

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  • 9. 

    South Dakota

    • SO

    • SA

    • SD

    Correct Answer
    A. SD
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "SD" because it is the abbreviation for South Dakota. Each state in the United States has a unique two-letter abbreviation, and "SD" is the official abbreviation for South Dakota.

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  • 10. 

    Texas

    • TE

    • TS

    • TX

    Correct Answer
    A. TX
    Explanation
    The given answer "TX" is the correct abbreviation for the state of Texas. The abbreviation "TX" is commonly used to represent Texas in various contexts such as addresses, official documents, and postal codes. It is derived from the first and last letters of the word "Texas" and is widely recognized and accepted as the official abbreviation for the state.

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  • 11. 

    Florida

    • FA

    • FL

    • FD

    Correct Answer
    A. FL
    Explanation
    The correct answer is FL because FL is the postal abbreviation for the state of Florida.

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  • 12. 

    Ohio

    • OH

    • OI

    • OO

    Correct Answer
    A. OH
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "OH" because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Ohio. The abbreviation "OI" and "OO" are not recognized or commonly used abbreviations for Ohio. Therefore, "OH" is the correct answer.

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  • 13. 

    Arizona

    • AA

    • AZ

    • AN

    Correct Answer
    A. AZ
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "AZ" because it is the abbreviation for the state of Arizona.

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  • 14. 

    Illinois

    • IS

    • IL

    • IN

    Correct Answer
    A. IL
    Explanation
    The correct answer is IL. IL is the abbreviation for the state of Illinois.

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  • 15. 

    Connecticut

    • CU

    • CT

    • CU

    Correct Answer
    A. CT
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "CT" because it is the abbreviation for Connecticut. The given information shows that "CU" is mentioned twice, but "CT" is only mentioned once. Therefore, "CT" is the correct answer.

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  • 16. 

    Wyoming

    • WY

    • WG

    • WM

    Correct Answer
    A. WY
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "WY" because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Wyoming.

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  • 17. 

    California

    • CL

    • CI

    • CA

    Correct Answer
    A. CA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "CA" because it is the abbreviation for California. The given letters "CL" and "CI" do not correspond to the correct abbreviation for California.

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  • 18. 

    Alabama

    • AA

    • AB

    • AL

    Correct Answer
    A. AL
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "AL" because it is the abbreviation for the state of Alabama. The other options, "AA" and "AB," do not correspond to any recognized state abbreviations.

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  • 19. 

    Kentucky

    • KT

    • KY

    • KE

    Correct Answer
    A. KY
    Explanation
    The correct answer is KY because the abbreviation "KY" is commonly used to represent the state of Kentucky. The other options, "KT" and "KE," are not commonly used abbreviations for Kentucky.

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  • 20. 

    Georgia

    • GG

    • GI

    • GA

    Correct Answer
    A. GA
    Explanation
    The answer "GA" is the correct choice because it matches the pattern of the given options. Each option consists of two letters, and the second letter is always "A". Among the options, only "GA" fulfills this pattern.

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  • 21. 

    Oklahoma

    • OH

    • OA

    • OK

    Correct Answer
    A. OK
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "OK" because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Oklahoma. Postal abbreviations are used to represent the names of states in mailing addresses, and "OK" is the designated abbreviation for Oklahoma.

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  • 22. 

    Indiana

    • IA

    • IL

    • IN

    Correct Answer
    A. IN
    Explanation
    The abbreviation "IN" is the correct answer because it represents the state of Indiana.

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  • 23. 

    Maryland

    • MD

    • MS

    • MN

    Correct Answer
    A. MD
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MD, which stands for Maryland.

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  • 24. 

    Utah

    • UH

    • UT

    • UA

    Correct Answer
    A. UT
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "UT" because it is the abbreviation commonly used to represent the state of Utah.

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  • 25. 

    Oregon

    • ON

    • OR

    • OG

    Correct Answer
    A. OR
    Explanation
    Oregon is a state in the United States, and its abbreviation is OR. The abbreviation ON does not represent Oregon, and neither does OG. Therefore, the correct abbreviation for Oregon is OR.

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  • 26. 

    Virginia

    • VA

    • VS

    • VN

    Correct Answer
    A. VA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "VA" because it is the abbreviation for the state of Virginia. The other options, "VS" and "VN," do not correspond to any known state abbreviations.

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  • 27. 

    Washington

    • WS

    • WA

    • WN

    Correct Answer
    A. WA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "WA" because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Washington. Postal abbreviations are used to represent states in mailing addresses and other official documents. In this case, "WA" represents Washington.

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  • 28. 

    Tennessee

    • TS

    • TE

    • TN

    Correct Answer
    A. TN
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "TN" because it is the abbreviation for the state of Tennessee.

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  • 29. 

    Michigan

    • MI

    • MN

    • MG

    Correct Answer
    A. MI
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MI. MI is the two-letter abbreviation for the state of Michigan. The abbreviation for Minnesota is MN, and MG is not a recognized abbreviation for any state. Therefore, MI is the correct answer in this context.

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  • 30. 

    Colorado

    • CO

    • CD

    • CL

    Correct Answer
    A. CO
    Explanation
    The correct answer is CO because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Colorado. Postal abbreviations are used to represent states in mailing addresses and other postal services. In this case, CO is the correct abbreviation for Colorado.

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  • 31. 

    Idaho

    • IO

    • IA

    • ID

    Correct Answer
    A. ID
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ID" because it represents the postal abbreviation for the state of Idaho. Each state in the United States has a unique two-letter postal abbreviation, and "ID" is the abbreviation for Idaho.

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  • 32. 

    Delaware

    • DE

    • DW

    • DR

    Correct Answer
    A. DE
    Explanation
    Delaware is the correct answer because DE is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Delaware. DW and DR are not recognized postal abbreviations for Delaware.

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  • 33. 

    Montana

    • MT

    • MA

    • MO

    Correct Answer
    A. MT
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MT, which stands for Montana.

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  • 34. 

    Pennsylvainia

    • PY

    • PA

    • PI

    Correct Answer
    A. PA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "PA" because it is the abbreviation for the state of Pennsylvania.

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  • 35. 

    Minnesota

    • MN

    • MA

    • MS

    Correct Answer
    A. MN
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MN. This is the abbreviation for the state of Minnesota.

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  • 36. 

    Nevada

    • NE

    • NV

    • NA

    Correct Answer
    A. NV
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NV because NV is the postal abbreviation for the state of Nevada. Postal abbreviations are used to represent the names of states in addresses and are widely recognized and used across the United States. In this case, NV is the correct abbreviation for Nevada, while NE represents Nebraska and NA does not correspond to any state.

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  • 37. 

    Hawaii

    • HI

    • HA

    • HW

    Correct Answer
    A. HI
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "HI" because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Hawaii. Postal abbreviations are used to represent states in addresses and are standardized by the United States Postal Service. In this case, "HI" is the abbreviation specifically assigned to Hawaii, making it the correct answer.

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  • 38. 

    Vermont

    • VT

    • VE

    • VM

    Correct Answer
    A. VT
    Explanation
    The correct answer is VT because VT is the abbreviation for Vermont. In the context of abbreviations for states in the United States, VT is the recognized abbreviation for Vermont.

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  • 39. 

    Lousiana

    • LL

    • LA

    • LS

    Correct Answer
    A. LA
    Explanation
    The given answer "LA" is the correct abbreviation for the state of Louisiana. Each set of letters represents the first two letters of a word that can be associated with Louisiana. "LL" could stand for "Louisiana Land", "LA" represents "Louisiana", and "LS" could stand for "Louisiana State". Therefore, "LA" is the appropriate abbreviation for Louisiana.

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  • 40. 

    Mississipi

    • MS

    • MI

    • MP

    Correct Answer
    A. MS
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "MS" because it is the postal abbreviation for the state of Mississippi.

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  • 41. 

    Wisconsin

    • WN

    • WI

    • WS

    Correct Answer
    A. WI
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "WI" because it is the abbreviation for the state of Wisconsin.

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  • 42. 

    Kansas

    • KY

    • KA

    • KS

    Correct Answer
    A. KS
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "KS." This is because "KS" is the abbreviation for the state of Kansas.

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  • 43. 

    Nebraska

    • NA

    • NB

    • NE

    Correct Answer
    A. NE
    Explanation
    The correct answer is NE because NE is the postal abbreviation for Nebraska.

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  • 44. 

    Massachusetts

    • MT

    • MS

    • MA

    Correct Answer
    A. MA
    Explanation
    The abbreviation "MA" stands for Massachusetts.

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  • 45. 

    Maine

    • ME

    • MN

    • MA

    Correct Answer
    A. ME
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ME, which stands for Maine.

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  • 46. 

    Arkansas

    • AK

    • AS

    • AR

    Correct Answer
    A. AR
    Explanation
    The correct answer for this question is "AR" because it is the official postal abbreviation for the state of Arkansas. Postal abbreviations are used to represent states in addresses and other official documents, and "AR" is the designated abbreviation for Arkansas.

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  • 47. 

    Alaska 

    • AA

    • AL

    • AK

    Correct Answer
    A. AK
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "AK" because AK is the postal abbreviation for the state of Alaska. Postal abbreviations are used to represent the names of states in addresses and other official documents.

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  • 48. 

    Iowa

    • IA

    • IO

    • IW6

    Correct Answer
    A. IA
    Explanation
    The given answer "IA" is the correct abbreviation for the state of Iowa. The abbreviation "IA" is widely used and recognized to represent Iowa in various contexts, such as postal addresses, official documents, and state identification. It is the standard two-letter postal code abbreviation for Iowa and is commonly used in conjunction with the state's name to identify it.

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  • 49. 

    Missouri

    • MS

    • MO

    • MI

    Correct Answer
    A. MO
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MO, which stands for Missouri. Missouri is a state in the United States, abbreviated as MO.

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