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    What year was Drake University in Iowa established?

    • 1945
    • 1881
    • 1802
    • 1779
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The Ultimate U. S. Geography Quiz tests knowledge on various aspects of U. S. States, including historical governors, university foundations, demographic changes, geographic landmarks, and local features. This quiz enhances understanding of U. S. Geography and state-specific trivia.

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  • 2. 

    Who was elected the 55th Governor of New Jersey in 2009?

    • Robert Cleary

    • Jim Simpson

    • John Corzine

    • Chris Christie

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Christie
  • 3. 

    Which railroad is headquartered in Omaha Nebraska?

    • Amtrack

    • Elk River Railroad

    • Union Pacific Railroad

    • Long Island Railroad

    Correct Answer
    A. Union Pacific Railroad
  • 4. 

    What is the population of North Dakota according to the 2010 census?

    • 990,983

    • 1,190,983

    • 190,983

    • 672,591

    Correct Answer
    A. 672,591
  • 5. 

    Who is the 32nd Governor of North Dakota that assumed office on December 7, 2010?

    • Jack Dalrymple

    • Rosemarie Myrdal

    • Drew Wrigley

    • John Hoeven

    Correct Answer
    A. Jack Dalrymple
  • 6. 

    What has happened to the population of Oregon between 2000 and 2010 according to the census?

    • Increased 12 Percent

    • Remained The Same

    • Increased 2 Percent

    • Decreased 22 Percent

    Correct Answer
    A. Increased 12 Percent
  • 7. 

    How long is the road around Crater Lake in Oregon?

    • One Hundred Miles

    • Ten Miles

    • Three Miles

    • Thirty Miles

    Correct Answer
    A. Thirty Miles
  • 8. 

    Which is a lake in North Dakota?

    • Angel Lake

    • Lake Sakakawea

    • Lake Winnibigoshish

    • North Long Lake

    Correct Answer
    A. Lake Sakakawea
  • 9. 

    When was the first house in Devils Lake North Dakota built?

    • 1665

    • 1901

    • 1955

    • 1882

    Correct Answer
    A. 1882
  • 10. 

    How many state parks are located in North Dakota as of 2011?

    • 107 State Parks

    • 44 State Parks

    • 7 State Parks

    • 17 State Parks

    Correct Answer
    A. 17 State Parks
  • 11. 

    Which Nebraska river is mentioned in Jack Kerouac's song "Home I'll Never Be"?

    • Dismal River

    • Niobrara River

    • Snake River

    • Big Blue River

    Correct Answer
    A. Niobrara River
  • 12. 

    Which U.S. President signed the proclamation admitting North Dakota into the union?

    • Abe Lincoln

    • Benjamin Harrison

    • Grover Cleveland

    • Ulysses Grant

    Correct Answer
    A. Benjamin Harrison
  • 13. 

    In the state of Montana how many named ranges are there in the Rocky Mountains?

    • 30

    • 77

    • 5

    • 230

    Correct Answer
    A. 77
  • 14. 

    The forests of Montana cover approximately how much of the state?

    • 10 Percent

    • 75 Percent

    • 50 Percent

    • 25 Percent

    Correct Answer
    A. 25 Percent
  • 15. 

    Where in North Dakota is the Geographic Center of the North American Continent marked?

    • Minot

    • Fargo

    • Bismarck

    • Rugby

    Correct Answer
    A. Rugby

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