Do You Really Know US Geography?

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    Which state is bordered by these states: Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota?

    • Arkansas
    • Georgia
    • Illinois
    • North Dakota
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You need to understand the country’s diverse landscapes, regions, and states. This U. S. Geography Quiz challenges your knowledge of everything from state capitals to major rivers, mountain ranges, and time zones. This quiz will test your ability to recognize important landmarks, borders, and geographical features that shape the United States.

Geography is more than just maps because it helps us understand climate patterns, natural resources, and how different regions impact the economy and culture. This U. S. Geography Quiz ensures you know key facts about the 50 states, their locations, and their significance in the broader American landscape. You’ll encounter questions that require logical thinking and an understanding of the country’s physical and political divisions.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these states borders Colorado?

    • Virginia

    • Massachusetts

    • Missouri

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas is the correct answer because it is one of the states that borders Colorado. Both Kansas and Colorado are located in the central part of the United States and share a border along their eastern sides. Therefore, Kansas is the state that borders Colorado.

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  • 3. 

    Which state is bordered by these states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia?

    • Nebraska

    • Nevada

    • Maryland

    • Ohio

    Correct Answer
    A. Ohio
    Explanation
    Ohio is the correct answer because it is the only state that is bordered by Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Nebraska and Nevada are not bordered by any of these states. Maryland is not bordered by Indiana or Kentucky.

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  • 4. 

    Which state is bordered by Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin?

    • Nebraska

    • Tennessee

    • Illinois

    • Rhode Island

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    Illinois is the correct answer because it is the only state among the options that is bordered by Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Nebraska is not bordered by Kentucky and Tennessee is not bordered by Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Rhode Island is not bordered by any of the mentioned states.

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  • 5. 

    At 103,730 square miles, where does Colorado rank compared to other states in total land area?

    • 46th

    • 8th

    • 43rd

    • 39th

    Correct Answer
    A. 8th
    Explanation
    Colorado ranks 8th in total land area compared to other states. This means that there are only 7 states in the United States that have a larger land area than Colorado.

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  • 6. 

    In which U.S. state will you find the cities of Manchester, Nashua, Concord and Derry?

    • Minnesota

    • New Hampshire

    • Rhode Island

    • New York

    Correct Answer
    A. New Hampshire
    Explanation
    The correct answer is New Hampshire. This state is where you can find the cities of Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Derry.

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  • 7. 

    Which state is bordered by these states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota?

    • Wisconsin

    • Idaho

    • Ohio

    • Maine

    Correct Answer
    A. Wisconsin
    Explanation
    Wisconsin is the correct answer because it is the only state that is bordered by Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Idaho, Ohio, and Maine do not share borders with these states.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these states borders Connecticut?

    • Massachusetts

    • Idaho

    • Missouri

    • Delaware

    Correct Answer
    A. Massachusetts
    Explanation
    Massachusetts is the correct answer because it is one of the states that borders Connecticut. Connecticut is located in the northeastern part of the United States and is bordered by Massachusetts to the north.

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  • 9. 

    Which state is bordered by these states: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin?

    • Minnesota

    • Michigan

    • Ohio

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Minnesota
    Explanation
    Minnesota is the correct answer because it is the only state that is bordered by Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Michigan is not bordered by Iowa, Ohio is not bordered by North Dakota and South Dakota, and Kansas is not bordered by Wisconsin.

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  • 10. 

    Which is the southernmost city in the contiguous 48 states of the USA?

    • Key West, FL

    • Marathon, FL

    • Brownsville, TX

    • San Diego, CA

    Correct Answer
    A. Key West, FL
    Explanation
    Key West, FL is the southernmost city in the contiguous 48 states of the USA. Located in the southernmost point of Florida, Key West is closer to the equator compared to the other options. This makes it the southernmost city in the contiguous states.

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  • 11. 

    In which U.S. state will you find the cities of Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen and Watertown?

    • Georgia

    • South Dakota

    • Oregon

    • North Dakota

    Correct Answer
    A. South Dakota
    Explanation
    Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Watertown are cities located in the state of South Dakota.

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  • 12. 

    Nebraska with a land area of 76878 square miles is ranked here compared to other states in the total land area?

    • 23rd

    • 16th

    • 2nd

    • 26th

    Correct Answer
    A. 16th
    Explanation
    Nebraska, with a land area of 76878 square miles, is ranked 16th in terms of total land area compared to other states.

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  • 13. 

    Where is Arizona ranked in terms of other U.S. states in size?

    • 6th

    • 28th

    • 1st

    • 45th

    Correct Answer
    A. 6th
    Explanation
    Arizona is ranked 6th in terms of size among the U.S. states. This means that there are five states that are larger in size than Arizona.

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  • 14. 

    At 96,003 square miles, where does Oregon rank compared to other states in the total land area?

    • 42nd

    • 27th

    • 18th

    • 9th

    Correct Answer
    A. 9th
    Explanation
    Oregon ranks 9th in total land area compared to other states. This means that there are 8 states with larger land areas than Oregon.

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