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1.

Which state ranked 41st in 2006 population and has Purple lilac as its state flower?
- A.
  
  New Hampshire
- B.
  
  Arkansas
- C.
  
  New York
- D.
  
  Oklahoma
Correct Answer
A. New Hampshire

Explanation
New Hampshire is the correct answer because it ranked 41st in population in 2006 and has Purple lilac as its state flower.

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Which state ranks 9th in the 2006 population and has Violet as its state flower?
- A.
  
  Louisiana
- B.
  
  Oklahoma
- C.
  
  Maryland
- D.
  
  New Jersey
Correct Answer
D. New Jersey

Explanation
New Jersey is the correct answer because it is the state that ranks 9th in population in 2006 and has Violet as its state flower.

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3.

What state ranked 11th in 2006 population and has the Dogwood as its state flower?
- A.
  
  Hawaii
- B.
  
  Connecticut
- C.
  
  North Dakota
- D.
  
  North Carolina
Correct Answer
D. North Carolina

Explanation
North Carolina is the correct answer because it ranked 11th in population in 2006 and its state flower is the Dogwood.

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Which state ranks 28th in 2006 population and has Oregon Grape as its state flower?
- A.
  
  Wyoming
- B.
  
  Oregon
- C.
  
  Nebraska
- D.
  
  Georgia
Correct Answer
B. Oregon

Explanation
Oregon is the correct answer because it is the state that ranks 28th in 2006 population and has Oregon Grape as its state flower.

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Which state ranks 6th in 2006 population and has Mountain Laurel as its state flower?
- A.
  
  Florida
- B.
  
  New Mexico
- C.
  
  Pennsylvania
- D.
  
  Wyoming
Correct Answer
C. Pennsylvania

Explanation
Pennsylvania is the correct answer because it ranks 6th in population in 2006 and its state flower is the Mountain Laurel.

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Which state ranked 50th in 2006 population and has an Indian paintbrush as its state flower?
- A.
  
  Mississippi
- B.
  
  Wyoming
- C.
  
  Iowa
- D.
  
  Nevada
Correct Answer
B. Wyoming

Explanation
Wyoming is the correct answer because it was ranked 50th in population in 2006. Additionally, Wyoming has the Indian paintbrush as its state flower.

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7.

Which U.S. state's highest point is Mt. Whitney, measured at 14,494 feet?
- A.
  
  California
- B.
  
  New York
- C.
  
  South Dakota
- D.
  
  Kentucky
Correct Answer
A. California

Explanation
Mt. Whitney, measured at 14,494 feet, is the highest point in California. Therefore, the correct answer is California.

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8.

Which U.S. state's highest point is Borah Peak, measured at 12,662 feet?
- A.
  
  Idaho
- B.
  
  Pennsylvania
- C.
  
  Louisiana
- D.
  
  Florida
Correct Answer
A. Idaho

Explanation
Borah Peak, measured at 12,662 feet, is the highest point in Idaho. This means that Idaho has the highest elevation compared to the other states listed (Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Florida).

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Which U.S. state's highest point is Driskill Mountain, measured at 535 feet?
- A.
  
  Texas
- B.
  
  Louisiana
- C.
  
  Alaska
- D.
  
  South Dakota
Correct Answer
B. Louisiana

Explanation
Driskill Mountain, measuring at 535 feet, is the highest point in Louisiana.

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10.

Which U.S. state's highest point is Granite Peak, measured at 12,799 feet?
- A.
  
  Montana
- B.
  
  Missouri
- C.
  
  Alaska
- D.
  
  Ohio
Correct Answer
A. Montana

Explanation
Montana is the correct answer because Granite Peak, measuring 12,799 feet, is the highest point in the state. This means that no other state in the U.S. has a higher point than Montana's Granite Peak.

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Which U.S. state's highest point is Boundary Peak, measured at 13,143 feet?
- A.
  
  Michigan
- B.
  
  Nevada
- C.
  
  Massachusetts
- D.
  
  Kentucky
Correct Answer
B. Nevada

Explanation
Nevada is the correct answer because Boundary Peak, which is measured at 13,143 feet, is located in this U.S. state.

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12.

Which U.S. state's highest point is Mt. Washington, measured at 6288 feet?
- A.
  
  New Hampshire
- B.
  
  Arizona
- C.
  
  Minnesota
- D.
  
  Delaware
Correct Answer
A. New Hampshire

Explanation
Mt. Washington, measured at 6288 feet, is the highest point in New Hampshire. This means that New Hampshire is the U.S. state being referred to in the question.

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Which U.S. state's highest point is Black Mesa, measured at 4,973 feet?
- A.
  
  New Hampshire
- B.
  
  Minnesota
- C.
  
  Oklahoma
- D.
  
  Vermont
Correct Answer
C. Oklahoma

Explanation
Oklahoma is the correct answer because its highest point is Black Mesa, which measures at 4,973 feet. This means that among the given options, Oklahoma is the only state with Black Mesa as its highest point.

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Which U.S. state's highest point is Mount Hood, measured at 11,239 feet?
- A.
  
  Alaska
- B.
  
  Georgia
- C.
  
  Oregon
- D.
  
  Wyoming
Correct Answer
C. Oregon

Explanation
Mount Hood, measured at 11,239 feet, is the highest point in the state of Oregon. This mountain is a prominent landmark in the state and is part of the Cascade Range. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities such as hiking, skiing, and mountaineering. Mount Hood is known for its picturesque beauty and is also home to several glaciers.

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Which U.S. state's highest point is Jerimoth Hill, measured at 812 feet?
- A.
  
  Rhode Island
- B.
  
  Missouri
- C.
  
  Montana
- D.
  
  North Dakota
Correct Answer
A. Rhode Island

Explanation
Rhode Island is the correct answer because Jerimoth Hill, measuring at 812 feet, is located in this state. Jerimoth Hill is the highest point in Rhode Island, making it the state with the highest elevation among the options given.

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US States Glossary! Trivia

Which state ranked 41st in 2006 population and has Purple lilac as its state flower?

Which state ranks 9th in the 2006 population and has Violet as its state flower?

What state ranked 11th in 2006 population and has the Dogwood as its state flower?

Which state ranks 28th in 2006 population and has Oregon Grape as its state flower?

Which state ranks 6th in 2006 population and has Mountain Laurel as its state flower?

Which state ranked 50th in 2006 population and has an Indian paintbrush as its state flower?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Mt. Whitney, measured at 14,494 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Borah Peak, measured at 12,662 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Driskill Mountain, measured at 535 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Granite Peak, measured at 12,799 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Boundary Peak, measured at 13,143 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Mt. Washington, measured at 6288 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Black Mesa, measured at 4,973 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Mount Hood, measured at 11,239 feet?

Which U.S. state's highest point is Jerimoth Hill, measured at 812 feet?