US States Trivia Exam Quiz! Multiple Choice

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  • 1. 

    Which U.S. state's highest point is Timms Hill, measured at 1951 feet?

    • A.

      Wisconsin

    • B.

      Pennsylvania

    • C.

      New Mexico

    • D.

      Maryland

    Correct Answer
    A. Wisconsin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Wisconsin because Timms Hill, which is located in Wisconsin, is the highest point in the state at 1951 feet. This means that out of the given options, Wisconsin is the only state with Timms Hill as its highest point.

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  • 2. 

    Which state is ranked 23rd in the water area with 1673 square miles?

    • A.

      Nebraska

    • B.

      Alabama

    • C.

      Pennsylvania

    • D.

      Delaware

    Correct Answer
    B. Alabama
    Explanation
    Alabama is ranked 23rd in water area with 1673 square miles. This means that among all the states, Alabama has the 23rd largest water area, which measures 1673 square miles.

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  • 3. 

    Which state ranks 6th in the water area with 7734 square miles?

    • A.

      Ohio

    • B.

      New York

    • C.

      California

    • D.

      Montana

    Correct Answer
    C. California
    Explanation
    California ranks 6th in water area with 7734 square miles.

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  • 4. 

    Which state ranks 46th in the water area with 371 square miles?

    • A.

      Alabama

    • B.

      Connecticut

    • C.

      Colorado

    • D.

      Hawaii

    Correct Answer
    C. Colorado
    Explanation
    Colorado ranks 46th in water area with 371 square miles. This means that out of all the states, Colorado has the 46th smallest water area.

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  • 5. 

    Which state ranks 37th in the water area with 698 square miles?

    • A.

      Colorado

    • B.

      Missouri

    • C.

      Illinois

    • D.

      Connecticut

    Correct Answer
    D. Connecticut
    Explanation
    Connecticut is the correct answer because it ranks 37th in water area with 698 square miles. This means that there are 36 states with larger water areas than Connecticut, while the remaining states have smaller water areas.

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  • 6. 

    Which state ranks 40th in the water area with 535 square miles?

    • A.

      Delaware

    • B.

      Kentucky

    • C.

      Arizona

    • D.

      Connecticut

    Correct Answer
    A. Delaware
    Explanation
    Delaware ranks 40th in water area with 535 square miles.

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  • 7. 

    Which state ranks 24th in the water area with 1522 square miles?

    • A.

      South Dakota

    • B.

      California

    • C.

      Mississippi

    • D.

      Georgia

    Correct Answer
    D. Georgia
    Explanation
    Georgia ranks 24th in water area with 1522 square miles.

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  • 8. 

    Which U.S. state is ranked 13th in the water area, with 4508 square miles?

    • A.

      Nevada

    • B.

      Illinois

    • C.

      Missouri

    • D.

      Hawaii

    Correct Answer
    D. Hawaii
    Explanation
    Hawaii is the correct answer because it is ranked 13th in water area with 4508 square miles. This means that among all the U.S. states, Hawaii has the 13th largest amount of water area, specifically measuring 4508 square miles.

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  • 9. 

    Which state is ranked 33rd in the water area with 823 square miles?

    • A.

      Massachusetts

    • B.

      Maine

    • C.

      Idaho

    • D.

      South Carolina

    Correct Answer
    C. Idaho
    Explanation
    Idaho is the correct answer because it is ranked 33rd in terms of water area with 823 square miles. This means that there are 32 states with larger water areas than Idaho.

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  • 10. 

    Which state ranks 20th in the water area with 2325 square miles?

    • A.

      Michigan

    • B.

      Illinois

    • C.

      New York

    • D.

      Utah

    Correct Answer
    B. Illinois
    Explanation
    Illinois is the correct answer because it ranks 20th in terms of water area with 2325 square miles. This means that among the given options, Illinois has the 20th largest amount of water area.

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  • 11. 

    Which state is ranked 39th in the water area with 550 square miles?

    • A.

      Pennsylvania

    • B.

      Indiana

    • C.

      Alaska

    • D.

      Wisconsin

    Correct Answer
    B. Indiana
    Explanation
    Indiana is the correct answer because it is ranked 39th in terms of water area with 550 square miles. This means that there are 38 states with larger water areas than Indiana.

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  • 12. 

    Which state is ranked 44th in the water area with 401 square miles?

    • A.

      North Carolina

    • B.

      Iowa

    • C.

      Illinois

    • D.

      North Dakota

    Correct Answer
    B. Iowa
    Explanation
    Iowa is ranked 44th in water area with 401 square miles.

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  • 13. 

    Which state ranks 43rd in the water area with 459 square miles?

    • A.

      Utah

    • B.

      Maine

    • C.

      South Carolina

    • D.

      Kansas

    Correct Answer
    D. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas ranks 43rd in water area with 459 square miles.

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  • 14. 

    Which state ranks 38th in the water area with 679 square miles?

    • A.

      Mississippi

    • B.

      Utah

    • C.

      Kentucky

    • D.

      Iowa

    Correct Answer
    C. Kentucky
    Explanation
    Kentucky ranks 38th in water area with 679 square miles.

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  • 15. 

    Which state is ranked 5th in the water area with 8277 square miles?

    • A.

      Louisiana

    • B.

      Colorado

    • C.

      Nebraska

    • D.

      New York

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisiana
    Explanation
    Louisiana is ranked 5th in water area with 8277 square miles. This means that Louisiana has the 5th largest amount of water area compared to the other states listed.

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