Interesting US States Facts: Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What state would you find the capital city of Salem?
- A.
Oregon
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
New Mexico
- D.
South Carolina
Correct Answer
A. OregonExplanation
The capital city of Salem is located in the state of Oregon.Rate this question:
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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. PennsylvaniaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 IslandExplanation
The correct answer is Rhode Island because Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island.Rate this question:
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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 CarolinaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 DakotaExplanation
The capital city of Pierre is located in South Dakota.Rate this question:
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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. TennesseeExplanation
Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee. Tennessee is a state in the United States, and Nashville serves as its capital.Rate this question:
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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. TexasExplanation
The capital city of Austin is located in the state of Texas.Rate this question:
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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. UtahExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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. VermontExplanation
The capital city of Montpelier is located in the state of Vermont.Rate this question:
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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. VirginiaExplanation
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.Rate this 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. WashingtonExplanation
The capital city of Olympia is located in the state of Washington.Rate this question:
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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. WisconsinExplanation
Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. It is not located in Pennsylvania, Missouri, or Tennessee.Rate this question:
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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. WyomingExplanation
Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming.Rate this question:
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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. AlabamaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which U.S. State is located closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
- A.
Connecticut
- B.
Oregon
- C.
California
- D.
Colorado
Correct Answer
A. ConnecticutExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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