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    What state would you find the capital city of Salem?

    • Oregon
    • Connecticut
    • New Mexico
    • South Carolina
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Explore key facts about US state capitals in this engaging quiz! Identify the capitals of states like Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. This quiz tests your knowledge of US geography and enhances your understanding of state locations and their capitals.

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  • 2. 

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

    • Pennsylvania

    • Michigan

    • Maryland

    • 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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    What state would you find the capital city of Providence?

    • Rhode Island

    • Minnesota

    • New Hampshire

    • 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?

    • South Carolina

    • Alaska

    • Kansas

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

    • South Dakota

    • Connecticut

    • Nevada

    • 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?

    • Vermont

    • Illinois

    • Wyoming

    • Tennessee

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    What state would you find the capital city of Austin?

    • Texas

    • Alaska

    • Hawaii

    • 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?

    • Louisiana

    • Utah

    • Missouri

    • Montana

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    What state would you find the capital city of Montpelier?

    • Colorado

    • New Mexico

    • Arizona

    • Vermont

    Correct Answer
    A. 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?

    • Virginia

    • Delaware

    • Connecticut

    • 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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    What state would you find the capital city of Olympia?

    • Kansas

    • Ohio

    • Washington

    • Oregon

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

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

    • Pennsylvania

    • Wisconsin

    • Missouri

    • Tennessee

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

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

    • Virginia

    • Wyoming

    • Alaska

    • North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. Wyoming
    Explanation
    Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming.

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

    • Connecticut

    • Oregon

    • California

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

    • Montana

    • Alabama

    • Washington

    • Utah

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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