Geography of the United States of America Quiz

Question 1

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Whitney

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Denali

Question 2

Which state is NOT crossed by the Rocky Mountains, the largest mountain range in the contiguous United States?

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Kansas

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Colorado

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Montana

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Idaho

Question 3

What is the largest state in the United States by area?

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Alaska

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California

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Texas

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Florida

Question 4

Which mountain range is NOT found within the connected 48 states of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Brooks Range

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 5

What is the name of the largest national forest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Tongass National Forest

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Yosemite National Park

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Sequoia National Forest

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a region of the United States?

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The South Pacific

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The Northeast

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The Midwest

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The West

Question 7

Which of these rivers is the longest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

Question 8

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Elbert

Question 9

What is the name of the largest mountain range in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Appalachian Mountains

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Cascade Range

Question 10

Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Hudson River

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Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

Question 11

Which mountain is the highest in the United States, and in which state is it found?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali, Alaska

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Mount Everest, Nepal

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Mount Whitney, California

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Mount Rainier, Washington

Question 12

Which of these mountain ranges is NOT found in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 13

Which peak is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Whitney

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Katahdin

Question 14

Which mountain range spans from Alaska to New Mexico, making it the largest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Cascade Mountains

Question 15

What is the name of the tallest mountain located within the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Whitney

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Mount Everest

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Mount Denali

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Mount Rainier

Question 16

Which mountain range is located in the eastern part of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Cascade Range

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Sierra Nevada

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a feature of the Great Plains region in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Lots of rain

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Flat land

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Rich soil

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Big rivers

Question 18

What is the largest state in the United States by land area?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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California

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Texas

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a natural landform found in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Statue of Liberty

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Appalachian Mountains

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Mississippi River

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Great Plains

Question 20

Which mountain range in the United States is the largest?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Cascade Mountains

Question 21

Which river is the largest in North America and flows through the central United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

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Columbia River

Question 22

Which of the following is **NOT** a major river system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Hudson River

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Mississippi River System

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Great Lakes System

Question 23

Which of these mountain ranges is located in the western United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

Accepted Answer

Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

Question 24

Which city is NOT part of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Toronto

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 25

Which mountain range spans the most extensive area within the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Appalachian Mountains

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Cascades

Question 26

Which physical feature of the United States is known for its vast, flat lands covered in grasslands and few trees?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Rocky Mountains

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Grand Canyon

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Mississippi River

Question 27

Which of these lakes is the largest lake that lies entirely within the United States?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 28

What is a defining characteristic of American society?

Accepted Answer

Individualism and self-reliance

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Prioritizing community over individual needs

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Universal agreement and shared beliefs

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Complete uniformity and lack of diversity

Question 29

Which mountain holds the title of being the highest peak in North America?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

Question 30

Which region of the United States is known for its hot, dry climate and expansive deserts?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Northeast

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Pacific Northwest

Question 31

Which type of landform do the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains represent in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mountains

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Plateaus

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Valleys

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Plains

Question 32

Which geological process led to the formation of the Rocky Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Folding

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Erosion

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Volcanism

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Glaciation

Question 33

In the 1800s, what factors helped cities in the United States grow rapidly?

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More food was grown, allowing people to move to cities for factory and other non-farming jobs

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Railroads were built, making it easier to transport goods and people between rural and urban areas

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Many people from other countries, especially Europe, moved to the United States

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The government encouraged people to move west to settle new lands

Question 34

Which city is known as the financial center of the United States?

Accepted Answer

New York City

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Los Angeles

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San Francisco

Question 35

How do the Rocky Mountains affect the climate to their west?

Accepted Answer

They block moisture-carrying winds from the Pacific Ocean, causing drier conditions.

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They release cold air that cools the surrounding areas.

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They create a wind tunnel that channels air into the western United States.

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They act as a natural reservoir for water, regulating river flow.

Question 36

Which of the following abundant natural resources found in the United States is crucial for energy production?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Accepted Answer

Natural Gas

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Sunlight

Question 37

Which U.S. region experiences warm, humid weather year-round, resulting in abundant rainfall and lush plant life?

Accepted Answer

Southeast

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Northeast

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Southwest

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Pacific Northwest

Question 38

Which bustling metropolis, renowned for its iconic landmarks, is affectionately known as 'The Big Apple'?

Accepted Answer

New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

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San Francisco

Question 39

In which U.S. region are the Great Lakes found?

Accepted Answer

Midwest

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Northeast

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South

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West

Question 40

Which state in the United States has the longest stretch of coastline?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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Florida

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California

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Texas

Question 41

What type of climate does the Pacific Northwest region have?

Accepted Answer

Cool and wet summers with mild and rainy winters

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Hot and humid summers with cold and snowy winters

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Mild temperatures year-round with little rainfall

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Hot and dry summers with cold and snowy winters

Question 42

What was the primary motivation behind the westward expansion in the United States?

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Seeking land and economic opportunities

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Ensuring religious freedom

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Addressing political instability

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Fighting in the Mexican-American War

Question 43

Which region of the United States is known for its Cajun culture?

Accepted Answer

South

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Northeast

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Midwest

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West

Question 44

Which of the following is a major river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Amazon River

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Nile River

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Yangtze River

Question 45

What is the name of the largest desert in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Great Basin Desert

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Mojave Desert

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Sonoran Desert

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Sahara Desert

Question 46

Which of the following is a major industry in the Midwest region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Farming

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Making goods

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Tourism

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Selling technology

Question 47

What is the name of the capital city of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 48

What is the name of the vast system of interconnected lakes in the northern United States?

Accepted Answer

Great Lakes

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Superior

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Chesapeake Bay

Question 49

Which of the following is a major city located on the West Coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco

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Miami

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Boston

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Dallas

Question 50

What is the name of the national park that is home to the famous Old Faithful geyser?

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Acadia National Park

Question 51

Which state is known for its vast agricultural production?

Accepted Answer

Iowa

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California

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Texas

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New York

Question 52

Which of the following rivers flows into the Gulf of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Columbia River

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Great Lakes

Question 53

Which of the following cities is located on the West Coast?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles

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Chicago

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Philadelphia

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Atlanta

Question 54

What is a significant economic activity in the Northeast region of the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Mining

Question 55

Which of the following is a characteristic of the climate in the Pacific Northwest?

Accepted Answer

Mild winters and wet summers

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Hot and humid summers

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Cold winters and dry summers

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Temperate year-round

Question 56

What is the largest national park in the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Death Valley National Park

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Yosemite National Park

Question 57

How does land use differ between urban and rural areas in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Urban areas have more varied land uses than rural areas.

Answer

Rural areas have higher population density than urban areas.

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Urban areas focus more on agriculture than rural areas.

Question 58

What is the vast flat region located in the central United States called?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Great Basin

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Colorado Plateau

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Appalachian Plateau

Question 59

Which city is commonly referred to as the "Gateway to the West"?

Accepted Answer

St. Louis

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New York City

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Chicago

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San Francisco

Question 60

What is the highest point in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Rainier

Question 61

Which major river flows through the heart of the Great Plains region?

Accepted Answer

Missouri River

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

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Colorado River

Question 62

Which industry is a major economic force in the Pacific Northwest?

Accepted Answer

Technology

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

Question 63

Which city is the state capital of Texas?

Accepted Answer

Austin

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Houston

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Dallas

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San Antonio

Question 64

Which of these sources of energy is renewable?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum