U.S. Geography: Do You Really Know? Trivia Quiz

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Which body of water is located between Connecticut to the north and Long Island, New York to the south?
- A.
  
  Atlantic Ocean
- B.
  
  Long Island Sound
- C.
  
  East River
- D.
  
  Connecticut River
Correct Answer
B. Long Island Sound

Explanation
Long Island Sound is the correct answer because it is a body of water located between Connecticut to the north and Long Island, New York to the south. It is an estuary, meaning it is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it. The sound separates Long Island from the mainland and is an important waterway for shipping, fishing, and recreational activities.

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Which is the southernmost city in the contiguous 48 states of the USA?
- A.
  
  Key West, FL
- B.
  
  Marathon, FL
- C.
  
  Brownsville, TX
- D.
  
  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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Where is Arizona ranked in terms of other U.S. states in size?
- A.
  
  6th
- B.
  
  28th
- C.
  
  1st
- D.
  
  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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At 103,730 square miles, where does Colorado rank compared to other states in total land area?
- A.
  
  46th
- B.
  
  8th
- C.
  
  43rd
- D.
  
  39th
Correct Answer
B. 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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Nebraska with a land area of 76878 square miles is ranked here compared to other states in the total land area?
- A.
  
  23rd
- B.
  
  16th
- C.
  
  2nd
- D.
  
  26th
Correct Answer
B. 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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At 96,003 square miles, where does Oregon rank compared to other states in the total land area?
- A.
  
  42nd
- B.
  
  27th
- C.
  
  18th
- D.
  
  9th
Correct Answer
D. 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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In which U.S. state will you find the cities of Manchester, Nashua, Concord and Derry?
- A.
  
  Minnesota
- B.
  
  New Hampshire
- C.
  
  Rhode Island
- D.
  
  New York
Correct Answer
B. 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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In which U.S. state will you find the cities of Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen and Watertown?
- A.
  
  Georgia
- B.
  
  South Dakota
- C.
  
  Oregon
- D.
  
  North Dakota
Correct Answer
B. South Dakota

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

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Which state is bordered by Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin?
- A.
  
  Nebraska
- B.
  
  Tennessee
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  Rhode Island
Correct Answer
C. 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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Which state is bordered by these states: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin?
- A.
  
  Minnesota
- B.
  
  Michigan
- C.
  
  Ohio
- D.
  
  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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Which state is bordered by these states: Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota?
- A.
  
  Arkansas
- B.
  
  Georgia
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  North Dakota
Correct Answer
D. North Dakota

Explanation
North Dakota is the correct answer because it is the only state among the options that is bordered by Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota. Arkansas, Georgia, and Illinois are not bordered by any of these states.

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Which state is bordered by these states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia?
- A.
  
  Nebraska
- B.
  
  Nevada
- C.
  
  Maryland
- D.
  
  Ohio
Correct Answer
D. 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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Which state is bordered by these states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota?
- A.
  
  Wisconsin
- B.
  
  Idaho
- C.
  
  Ohio
- D.
  
  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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Which of these states borders Colorado?
- A.
  
  Virginia
- B.
  
  Massachusetts
- C.
  
  Missouri
- D.
  
  Kansas
Correct Answer
D. 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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Which of these states borders Connecticut?
- A.
  
  Massachusetts
- B.
  
  Idaho
- C.
  
  Missouri
- D.
  
  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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U.S. Geography: Do You Really Know? Trivia Quiz

Which body of water is located between Connecticut to the north and Long Island, New York to the south?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of these states borders Colorado?

Which of these states borders Connecticut?