The Ultimate U.S. Geography Quiz
Test your Knowledge about U. S. Geography
- 1.
Who was elected the 55th Governor of New Jersey in 2009?
- A.
Robert Cleary
- B.
Jim Simpson
- C.
John Corzine
- D.
Chris Christie
Correct Answer
D. Chris Christie -
- 2.
What year was Drake University in Iowa established?
- A.
1945
- B.
1881
- C.
1802
- D.
1779
Correct Answer
B. 1881 -
- 3.
What has happened to the population of Oregon between 2000 and 2010 according to the census?
- A.
Increased 12 Percent
- B.
Remained The Same
- C.
Increased 2 Percent
- D.
Decreased 22 Percent
Correct Answer
A. Increased 12 Percent -
- 4.
How long is the road around Crater Lake in Oregon?
- A.
One Hundred Miles
- B.
Ten Miles
- C.
Three Miles
- D.
Thirty Miles
Correct Answer
D. Thirty Miles -
- 5.
Where in North Dakota is the Geographic Center of the North American Continent marked?
- A.
Minot
- B.
Fargo
- C.
Bismarck
- D.
Rugby
Correct Answer
D. Rugby -
- 6.
Which is a lake in North Dakota?
- A.
Angel Lake
- B.
Lake Sakakawea
- C.
Lake Winnibigoshish
- D.
North Long Lake
Correct Answer
B. Lake Sakakawea -
- 7.
What is the population of North Dakota according to the 2010 census?
- A.
990,983
- B.
1,190,983
- C.
190,983
- D.
672,591
Correct Answer
D. 672,591 -
- 8.
Who is the 32nd Governor of North Dakota that assumed office on December 7, 2010?
- A.
Jack Dalrymple
- B.
Rosemarie Myrdal
- C.
Drew Wrigley
- D.
John Hoeven
Correct Answer
A. Jack Dalrymple -
- 9.
Which U.S. President signed the proclamation admitting North Dakota into the union?
- A.
Abe Lincoln
- B.
Benjamin Harrison
- C.
Grover Cleveland
- D.
Ulysses Grant
Correct Answer
B. Benjamin Harrison -
- 10.
When was the first house in Devils Lake North Dakota built?
- A.
1665
- B.
1901
- C.
1955
- D.
1882
Correct Answer
D. 1882 -
- 11.
How many state parks are located in North Dakota as of 2011?
- A.
107 State Parks
- B.
44 State Parks
- C.
7 State Parks
- D.
17 State Parks
Correct Answer
D. 17 State Parks -
- 12.
Which Nebraska river is mentioned in Jack Kerouac's song "Home I'll Never Be"?
- A.
Dismal River
- B.
Niobrara River
- C.
Snake River
- D.
Big Blue River
Correct Answer
B. Niobrara River -
- 13.
Which railroad is headquartered in Omaha Nebraska?
- A.
Amtrack
- B.
Elk River Railroad
- C.
Union Pacific Railroad
- D.
Long Island Railroad
Correct Answer
C. Union Pacific Railroad -
- 14.
In the state of Montana how many named ranges are there in the Rocky Mountains?
- A.
30
- B.
77
- C.
5
- D.
230
Correct Answer
B. 77 -
- 15.
The forests of Montana cover approximately how much of the state?
- A.
10 Percent
- B.
75 Percent
- C.
50 Percent
- D.
25 Percent
Correct Answer
D. 25 Percent -
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