US States Quiz MCQ Exam: Trivia!

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  • 1. 

    Which of these states has the largest water area in its borders?

    • A.

      Idaho

    • B.

      Washington

    • C.

      Pennsylvania

    • D.

      Oregon

    Correct Answer
    B. Washington
    Explanation
    Washington has the largest water area in its borders because it is located on the Pacific coast and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean. It also has several major rivers, such as the Columbia River, which further contribute to its large water area.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Florida

    • B.

      Alabama

    • C.

      Michigan

    • D.

      Ohio

    Correct Answer
    B. Alabama
    Explanation
    Alabama had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century. This can be inferred from the fact that the other states mentioned, Florida, Michigan, and Ohio, have larger populations compared to Alabama.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Missouri

    • B.

      Ohio

    • C.

      Arkansas

    • D.

      Alabama

    Correct Answer
    C. Arkansas
    Explanation
    Arkansas had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century. This can be inferred by comparing the population sizes of the four states mentioned. Although the question does not provide specific data, Arkansas is generally known to have a smaller population compared to Missouri, Ohio, and Alabama. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that Arkansas had the fewest residents at the start of the 21st century.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Texas

    • B.

      California

    • C.

      Florida

    • D.

      New York

    Correct Answer
    C. Florida
    Explanation
    Florida had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these states was the least populated at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Hawaii

    • B.

      Louisiana

    • C.

      Pennsylvania

    • D.

      Minnesota

    Correct Answer
    A. Hawaii
    Explanation
    Hawaii was the least populated state at the start of the 21st century because it is the only island state in the United States and has a smaller land area compared to the other options. Additionally, Hawaii is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which makes it more isolated and less accessible for people to settle there. This, in turn, contributed to its lower population compared to the other states listed.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Ohio

    • B.

      South Carolina

    • C.

      Kansas

    • D.

      Idaho

    Correct Answer
    D. Idaho
    Explanation
    Idaho had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century. This can be inferred from the given options as Ohio, South Carolina, and Kansas are all more populous states compared to Idaho. Therefore, Idaho is the correct answer.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      California

    • B.

      Florida

    • C.

      Texas

    • D.

      Illinois

    Correct Answer
    D. Illinois
    Explanation
    Illinois had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Indiana

    • B.

      Massachusetts

    • C.

      Michigan

    • D.

      Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    Indiana had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century because it is a smaller state compared to Massachusetts, Michigan, and Florida. Additionally, Indiana has a lower population density and is not as densely populated as the other three states.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Kansas

    • B.

      Georgia

    • C.

      Texas

    • D.

      Louisiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century. This can be inferred by comparing the population sizes of the given states.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these states has the smallest population?

    • A.

      Illinois

    • B.

      California

    • C.

      Minnesota

    • D.

      Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    D. Kentucky
    Explanation
    Kentucky has the smallest population among the given states. This can be deduced by comparing the population sizes of the states.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these states has the smallest population?

    • A.

      Massachusetts

    • B.

      Michigan

    • C.

      New Jersey

    • D.

      Missouri

    Correct Answer
    D. Missouri
    Explanation
    Missouri has the smallest population among the given states.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      New Hampshire

    • B.

      Maryland

    • C.

      Mississippi

    • D.

      Georgia

    Correct Answer
    A. New Hampshire
    Explanation
    New Hampshire had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these states had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century?

    • A.

      Texas

    • B.

      North Carolina

    • C.

      Florida

    • D.

      Pennsylvania

    Correct Answer
    B. North Carolina
    Explanation
    North Carolina had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century. This can be inferred by comparing the population sizes of the given states. While Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania are all known to have larger populations, North Carolina is relatively smaller in terms of population. Therefore, it can be concluded that North Carolina had the fewest people residing within its borders at the start of the 21st century.

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  • 14. 

    Which of these states has the smallest population?

    • A.

      Texas

    • B.

      New York

    • C.

      Ohio

    • D.

      California

    Correct Answer
    C. Ohio
    Explanation
    Ohio has the smallest population among the given states. This can be inferred by comparing the populations of Texas, New York, and California, which are generally known to have larger populations. Therefore, Ohio is the state with the smallest population.

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  • 15. 

    Which of these states has the smallest population?

    • A.

      Pennsylvania

    • B.

      Oklahoma

    • C.

      Washington

    • D.

      Michigan

    Correct Answer
    B. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    Oklahoma has the smallest population among the given states.

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