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1.

What state would you find the capital city of Salem?
- A.
  
  Oregon
- B.
  
  Connecticut
- C.
  
  New Mexico
- D.
  
  South Carolina
Correct Answer
A. Oregon

Explanation
The capital city of Salem is located in the state of Oregon.

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2.

Harrisburg is the capital city of which U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Pennsylvania
- B.
  
  Michigan
- C.
  
  Maryland
- D.
  
  New Jersey
Correct Answer
A. Pennsylvania

Explanation
Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state along the Susquehanna River. The city is known for its rich history, including being an important transportation hub during the Industrial Revolution. Harrisburg is also home to many government buildings and institutions, making it the political center of Pennsylvania.

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3.

What state would you find the capital city of Providence?
- A.
  
  Rhode Island
- B.
  
  Minnesota
- C.
  
  New Hampshire
- D.
  
  Connecticut
Correct Answer
A. Rhode Island

Explanation
The correct answer is Rhode Island because Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island.

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4.

Columbia is the capital city of which U.S. state?
- A.
  
  South Carolina
- B.
  
  Alaska
- C.
  
  Kansas
- D.
  
  Tennessee
Correct Answer
A. South Carolina

Explanation
Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. This can be inferred from the question itself, which asks for the capital city of a U.S. state. Among the given options, South Carolina is the only state listed. Therefore, it can be concluded that Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina.

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5.

In what state would you find the capital city of Pierre?
- A.
  
  South Dakota
- B.
  
  Connecticut
- C.
  
  Nevada
- D.
  
  Arizona
Correct Answer
A. South Dakota

Explanation
The capital city of Pierre is located in South Dakota.

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6.

Nashville is the capital city of which U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Vermont
- B.
  
  Illinois
- C.
  
  Wyoming
- D.
  
  Tennessee
Correct Answer
D. Tennessee

Explanation
Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee. Tennessee is a state in the United States, and Nashville serves as its capital.

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7.

What state would you find the capital city of Austin?
- A.
  
  Texas
- B.
  
  Alaska
- C.
  
  Hawaii
- D.
  
  Wyoming
Correct Answer
A. Texas

Explanation
The capital city of Austin is located in the state of Texas.

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8.

Salt Lake City is the capital city of which U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Louisiana
- B.
  
  Utah
- C.
  
  Missouri
- D.
  
  Montana
Correct Answer
B. Utah

Explanation
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah. This is because Utah is the state in which Salt Lake City is located. The other options, Louisiana, Missouri, and Montana, are not the correct answers as they are not the states in which Salt Lake City is the capital.

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9.

What state would you find the capital city of Montpelier?
- A.
  
  Colorado
- B.
  
  New Mexico
- C.
  
  Arizona
- D.
  
  Vermont
Correct Answer
D. Vermont

Explanation
The capital city of Montpelier is located in the state of Vermont.

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10.

Richmond is the capital city of which U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Virginia
- B.
  
  Delaware
- C.
  
  Connecticut
- D.
  
  Illinois
Correct Answer
A. Virginia

Explanation
Richmond is the capital city of Virginia. Virginia is a state in the United States, and like many other states, it has a designated capital city where the government is located. In the case of Virginia, that capital city is Richmond. Therefore, Richmond is the correct answer to the question.

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11.

What state would you find the capital city of Olympia?
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Ohio
- C.
  
  Washington
- D.
  
  Oregon
Correct Answer
C. Washington

Explanation
The capital city of Olympia is located in the state of Washington.

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12.

In which state would you find the capital city of Madison?
- A.
  
  Pennsylvania
- B.
  
  Wisconsin
- C.
  
  Missouri
- D.
  
  Tennessee
Correct Answer
B. Wisconsin

Explanation
Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. It is not located in Pennsylvania, Missouri, or Tennessee.

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13.

Cheyenne is the capital city of which U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Virginia
- B.
  
  Wyoming
- C.
  
  Alaska
- D.
  
  North Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Wyoming

Explanation
Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming.

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14.

Which U.S. State is located closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
- A.
  
  Montana
- B.
  
  Alabama
- C.
  
  Washington
- D.
  
  Utah
Correct Answer
B. Alabama

Explanation
Alabama is the correct answer because it is located on the Gulf of Mexico, which is an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. Although Washington has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean, it is not located close to the Atlantic Ocean. Montana and Utah are landlocked states and do not have any coastline.

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Which U.S. State is located closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
- A.
  
  Connecticut
- B.
  
  Oregon
- C.
  
  California
- D.
  
  Colorado
Correct Answer
A. Connecticut

Explanation
Connecticut is located closest to the Atlantic Ocean among the given options. It is one of the New England states in the northeastern region of the United States. Connecticut is bordered by the Long Island Sound, which is an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, it is geographically closest to the Atlantic Ocean compared to Oregon, California, and Colorado, which are located further west and do not have direct access to the Atlantic.

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Interesting US States Facts: Quiz!

What state would you find the capital city of Salem?

Harrisburg is the capital city of which U.S. state?

What state would you find the capital city of Providence?

Columbia is the capital city of which U.S. state?

In what state would you find the capital city of Pierre?

Nashville is the capital city of which U.S. state?

What state would you find the capital city of Austin?

Salt Lake City is the capital city of which U.S. state?

What state would you find the capital city of Montpelier?

Richmond is the capital city of which U.S. state?

What state would you find the capital city of Olympia?

In which state would you find the capital city of Madison?

Cheyenne is the capital city of which U.S. state?

Which U.S. State is located closest to the Atlantic Ocean?

Which U.S. State is located closest to the Atlantic Ocean?