The United States is a vast and diverse country, home to mountains, deserts, rivers, lakes, and sprawling cities. From the Grand Canyon to the Great Lakes, and from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River, the nation’s geography has played a huge role in shaping its history, economy, and culture.
Think you know U.S. geography? Take this trivia challenge and test your knowledge of states, landmarks, national parks, and natural wonders!
📝 How to Play:
- Try to answer each question before checking the answers.
- The quiz covers states, capitals, rivers, mountains, national parks, and more.
- Scroll down for the answer key and see how well you score!
🗺️ U.S. States & Capitals
1️⃣ What is the capital of the United States?
2️⃣ What is the largest U.S. state by land area?
3️⃣ What is the smallest U.S. state by land area?
4️⃣ Which state has the most coastline?
5️⃣ What is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands?
6️⃣ How many states make up the United States?
7️⃣ What is the capital of California?
8️⃣ What is the capital of Texas?
9️⃣ Which state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
🔟 Which two U.S. states do not share a border with any other state?
🏔️ Mountains, Rivers, and Lakes
1️⃣1️⃣ What is the longest river in the United States?
1️⃣2️⃣ What is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S.?
1️⃣3️⃣ What is the tallest mountain in the United States?
1️⃣4️⃣ What river forms a natural border between Texas and Mexico?
1️⃣5️⃣ The Appalachian Mountains stretch from which state in the north to which state in the south?
🏞️ National Parks & Landmarks
1️⃣6️⃣ What is the largest national park in the United States?
1️⃣7️⃣ Where is the Grand Canyon located?
1️⃣8️⃣ Which U.S. state is home to Yellowstone National Park?
1️⃣9️⃣ What is the famous geyser located in Yellowstone National Park?
2️⃣0️⃣ Where can you find Mount Rushmore?
🌎 Regions & Borders
2️⃣1️⃣ How many Great Lakes are there?
2️⃣2️⃣ Which U.S. state shares the longest border with Canada?
2️⃣3️⃣ What is the only U.S. state that shares a border with only one other state?
2️⃣4️⃣ What two states are separated by the Mississippi River?
2️⃣5️⃣ What U.S. state is closest to Russia?
🎯 Bonus Round: U.S. Cities & Fun Facts
2️⃣6️⃣ What U.S. city has the most people?
2️⃣7️⃣ What city is known as the “Windy City”?
2️⃣8️⃣ What is the southernmost city in the continental U.S.?
2️⃣9️⃣ In which city would you find the famous Liberty Bell?
3️⃣0️⃣ What is the nickname for New York City?
📝 Answer Key
U.S. States & Capitals:
- Washington, D.C.
- Alaska
- Rhode Island
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- 50
- Sacramento
- Austin
- Florida
- Alaska and Hawaii
Mountains, Rivers, and Lakes:
11) Missouri River
12) Lake Superior
13) Denali (formerly Mount McKinley)
14) Rio Grande
15) Maine to Georgia
National Parks & Landmarks:
16) Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (Alaska)
17) Arizona
18) Wyoming (also parts in Montana and Idaho)
19) Old Faithful
20) South Dakota
Regions & Borders:
21) Five (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario)
22) Alaska
23) Maine
24) Iowa and Illinois
25) Alaska
Bonus Round: U.S. Cities & Fun Facts:
26) New York City
27) Chicago
28) Key West, Florida
29) Philadelphia
30) The Big Apple
🏆 How Did You Score?
✅ 25-30 Correct: Geography genius! 🌍
✅ 18-24 Correct: Impressive knowledge! 🏅
✅ 10-17 Correct: Solid understanding! 👍
✅ 5-9 Correct: Keep learning! 📖
✅ 0-4 Correct: Time to study! 📚
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