U.S. Geography Questions Trivia
It鈥檚 time to answer some cool questions about U. S. Geography
- 1.
Which of these Southwest towns professes to have the most days of sunshine?
- A.
Tucson, AZ
- B.
San Diego, CA
- C.
Albuquerque, NM
- D.
Palm Springs, CA
Correct Answer
A. Tucson, AZ -
- 2.
In what U.S. city is the Salvador Dali Museum located?
- A.
Los Angeles, California
- B.
St. Petersburg, Florida
- C.
Keokuk, Iowa
- D.
Tempe, Arizona
Correct Answer
B. St. Petersburg, Florida -
- 3.
What is the name of the open air amphitheater in eastern Washington?
- A.
Crater Lake
- B.
The Snake
- C.
The Grand Canyon
- D.
The Gorge
Correct Answer
D. The Gorge -
- 4.
What amusement park was named the Most Beautiful in America in 1997?
- A.
Disney World, Miami
- B.
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg
- C.
Cedar Point, Ohio
- D.
Kings Dominion, Richmond
Correct Answer
B. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg -
- 5.
Which northwest American city got its name due to a cartographer's typo?
- A.
Nome
- B.
Butte
- C.
Portland
- D.
Seattle
Correct Answer
A. Nome -
- 6.
How did Angel Falls get its name?
- A.
Local Natives Believed That Angels Lived There
- B.
Its Shape Is That Of Angels' Wings
- C.
Named After The Explorer, Jimmy Angel
- D.
It's On The Angel River
Correct Answer
C. Named After The Explorer, Jimmy Angel -
- 7.
What U.S. capital city has the highest elevation?
- A.
Juneau, Alaska
- B.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
- C.
Helena, Montana
- D.
Denver, Colorado
Correct Answer
B. Santa Fe, New Mexico -
- 8.
What is Taos?
- A.
A Buddhist Colony In New York City
- B.
A Taoist Retreat In China
- C.
A City In New Mexico
- D.
A South Pacific Island Owned By The Famous Tao N Out
Correct Answer
C. A City In New Mexico -
- 9.
What three U.S. states make up the Delmarva Peninsula?
- A.
Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland
- B.
Virginia, Maryland, Delaware
- C.
Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
- D.
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Correct Answer
B. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware -
- 10.
Which city is the "Pittsburgh of the South"?
- A.
Atlanta
- B.
New Orleans
- C.
Birmingham
- D.
Little Rock
Correct Answer
C. Birmingham -
- 11.
Which U.S. state has two distinctive parts - Upper and Lower?
- A.
Maine
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Minnesota
- D.
Montana
Correct Answer
B. Michigan -
- 12.
Which desert is located in the United States?
- A.
Americana Desert
- B.
Sahara Desert
- C.
Gobi Desert
- D.
Mohave Desert
Correct Answer
D. Mohave Desert -
- 13.
Which island is the Statue of Liberty on?
- A.
Manhattan Island
- B.
Ellis Island
- C.
Liberty Island
- D.
Rikers Island
Correct Answer
C. Liberty Island -
- 14.
The Guggenheim Museum is located in which city?
- A.
New York
- B.
Chicago
- C.
London
- D.
Paris
Correct Answer
A. New York -
- 15.
What U.S. National Park is located in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada?
- A.
Badlands
- B.
Death Valley
- C.
Yosemite
- D.
Grand Canyon
Correct Answer
B. Death Valley -
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