Geo - National
Which city lies on the Rio Grande? El Paso, Texas, or Tucson, Arizona
El Paso, Texas
The New Carissa was a tanker that ran aground north of Coos Bay in 1999. Coos Bay is located west of Crater Lake in which state? New Jersey or Oregon
Oregon
Which state has a larger area? Connecticut or Oregon
Oregon
Which city has a smaller population? Washington, D.C., or Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky
The Appalachian Mountains cover much of which state? Pennsylvania or Kansas
Pennsylvania
The Susquehanna River flows through which state on its way to Chesapeake Bay? Connecticut or Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Which state borders the Delaware River? Ohio or Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Which state does not have a large number of beef cattle raised on ranches? New Mexico, Wyoming, or Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Which state has a shoreline on Lake Erie- Oklahoma or Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania
Which city's weather is directly influenced by the California Current? Portland, Oregon, or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Portland, Oregon
Which city lies at the head of Narragansett Bay? Providence, Rhode Island, or Rochester, New York
Providence, Rhode Island
Which city is located on the western edge of the Great Basin? Reno, Nevada, or Denver, Colorado
Reno, Nevada
Mountaineering is not a popular outdoor activity in which of the following states? Oregon, Colorado, or Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The original 13 Colonies included which present day state? Rhode Island or Iowa
Rhode Island
Which state is located in New England? Rhode Island or Virginia
Rhode Island
Which city is located in the Willamette Valley? Salem, Oregon, or Lincoln, Nebraska
Salem, Oregon
Which city is located closer to the Tropic of Cancer? Sacramento, California, or San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Which city is more at risk of being hit by tropical storms? San Juan. Puerto Rico, or Roswell, New Mexico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Which city is located just inland from a chain of barrier islands known as the Sea Islands? Savannah, Georgia, or Huntington, West Virginia
Savannah, Georgia
In which state would you not be able to travel to work by commuter rail? Illinois, South Carolina, or New York
South Carolina
Santa Elena, which for a time was the capital of Spanish Florida, was located on Parris lsland in which present day southern state? South Carolina or Kentucky
South Carolina
Which state has a humid subtropical climate? South Carolina or South Dakota
South Carolina
Which state is farther east? Nebraska or South Carolina
South Carolina
Mount Rushmore is located near Rapid City in which state? Idaho or South Dakota
South Dakota
Shell casings from a World War II bombing range can still be found in parts of Badlands National Park, which is located in which state? Montana or South Dakota
South Dakota
Which city is located on the eastern side of the Cascade Range? Eureka, California, or Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Which city lies on the Ozark Plateau? Shreveport, Louisiana, or Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Which city is located along the Erie Canal? Syracuse, New York, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Syracuse, New York
Mandarin and some Hakka dialects are spoken by the majority of the population on what large island located off the coast of China.
Taiwan
Major deposits of coal have been mined in the Cumberland Plateau region in which state- Rhode Island or Tennessee?
Tennessee
The Appalachian Mountains run through which state? Tennessee or Mississippi
Tennessee
Which state is closer to the Atlantic Ocean? Minnesota or Tennessee
Tennessee
Chamizal National Memorial, commemorating the peaceful resolution of a boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico, is located in which state? Kansas or Texas
Texas
Hurricanes have caused widespread damage in which state- Texas or Iowa?
Texas
The Pecos River drains into the Rio Grande from which state? Nevada or Texas
Texas
Which of these states is not known for mountain glaciers? Texas, Montana, or Oregon
Texas
The Hagia Sophia was built during the sixth century A.D. in Constantinople. This building still stands today and is located in which present day country?
Turkey
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery, the site of a Civil War battle, is located outside of Leesburg in which state? Delaware or Virginia
Virginia
Forests cover approximately 60% of which state- Arizona or Virginia?
Virginia
Washington, D.C., borders which state? Virginia or South Carolina
Virginia
Grand Coulee Dam lies on the Columbia River in which state? Wyoming or Washington
Washington
Which state borders Canada? Washington or Utah
Washington
Which state does not border at least four other states? Missouri, Kansas, or Washington
Washington
In which state would you not find a canyon more than 3,000 feet deep? Idaho, Arizona, or Alabama
Alabama
The Tennessee River flows across which state? Alabama or Texas
Alabama
The city of Mobile lies on the Gulf Coast of which state? Alabama or Texas
Alabama
The country's first civilian flight school, founded in 1910 by the Wright brothers, is now the site of an Air Force base outside Montgomery in which state? Pennsylvania or Alabama
Alabama
Which state has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico- Alabama or Delaware?
Alabama
Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America, is located in which state- Alaska or Minnesota?
Alaska
The oil field at Prudhoe Bay on the Arctic Ocean was discovered in 1968 and is located in which state? Washington or Alaska
Alaska
Which state is the country's largest in terms of area? Texas or Alaska
Alaska
Which state was formed from land purchased from Russia? Hawaii or Alaska
Alaska
Which city is located in the Allegheny Mountains? Augusta, Georgia, or Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Hopi and Navajo Indian reservations are located in the northeastern corner of which state- Arizona or Pennsylvania?
Arizona
Lake Havasu is located on the border between California and which other state? Colorado or Arizona
Arizona
The Colorado River flows through which state? Arizona or New Jersey
Arizona
Which state does not border an ocean? Connecticut, Arizona, or Maryland
Arizona
In which state would you not find native desert plants? Arkansas, California, or Nevada
Arkansas
The Brooks-Baxter War, a conflict in a former Confederate state over a disputed governor's race, was settled in 1874 when President Ulysses Grant intervened. This conflict took place in which state? Illinois or Arkansas
Arkansas
The Mississippi River borders which state? West Virginia or Arkansas
Arkansas
Which state lies directly south of Missouri? Arkansas or New Mexico
Arkansas
Which city is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Asheville, North Carolina, or Williamsburg, Virginia
Asheville, North Carolina
Which city is located farther north? Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, or Augusta, Maine
Augusta, Maine
Which city is located by the Arctic Ocean? Barrow, Alaska, or Seattle, Washington
Barrow, Alaska
Which city is closer to Niagara Falls? Detroit, Michigan, or Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Manzanar War Relocation Center, where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II, is located in the Owens Valley in which state? California or New Mexico
California
Monterey Bay is in which state? California or New Mexico
California
The Big Sur region is located along the coast of which state- New Jersey or California?
California
The Klamath Mountains stretch south from Oregon into which other state? Montana or California
California
Which of the following states was not admitted to the Union as a state where slavery was legal? California, Alabama, or Louisiana
California
About one third of the population of a North American country is of either English or French ethnic descent. Name this country.
Canada
Descendants of an indigenous group known as the Tairona live in the country that borders Venezuela and Ecuador. Name this present day country.
Colombia
Which state has a higher average elevation? Louisiana or Colorado
Colorado
Which state is located west of the Mississippi River - Maryland or Colorado?
Colorado
Which city is located immediately east of Pikes Peak? Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Boise, Idaho
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Which city receives more annual precipitation on average? Bismarck, North Dakota, or Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Which present day state was not part of territory annexed as a result of the Mexican War? Nevada, Utah, or Connecticut
Connecticut
Which state has more people per square mile? Connecticut or North Dakota'
Connecticut
Willimantic, known as "The Thread City" because of its 19th century cotton spinning industry, is located in which state? Arizona or Connecticut
Connecticut
Turkish and Greek are the official languages of an island country located in the Mediterranean Sea. Name this country.
Cyprus
In which of these states would you not find a national park? North Carolina, California, or Delaware
Delaware
Which state averages more inches of rainfall per year- Delaware or Nevada?
Delaware
Which state has a smaller area? Delaware or South Dakota
Delaware
Fort East Martello, built during the Civil War in the style of an Italian watchtower, is located on the westernmost inhabited key in which state? Louisiana or Florida
Florida
Key West is a resort city on an island chain that is part of which state? Alabama or Florida
Florida
The Ohio River does not border which of these states? West Virginia, Indiana, or Florida
Florida
Which state grows more grapefruit- Florida or Montana?
Florida
Which city is located in the heavily agricultural San Joaquin Valley? Phoenix, Arizona, or Fresno, California
Fresno, California
A hurricane is more likely to make landfall in which state? Georgia or Michigan
Georgia
Lake Seminole is shared by Florida and which other state? Georgia or Tennessee
Georgia
Which state produces more peanuts - Georgia or Utah?
Georgia
Which city is located in a region where dairy farming is a major activity? Green Bay, Wisconsin, or Cheyenne, Wyoming
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Waimea Bay, where Captain James Cook landed in 1778, is located in which state? Hawaii or Mississippi
Hawaii
Which state is made up of eight main island- Hawaii or Ohio?
Hawaii
Which state is not named after a European king? Georgia, Hawaii, or Louisiana
Hawaii
Which city is located in a humid temperate climate zone? Rapid City, South Dakota, or Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
In 1959, archaeologists discovered signs of ancient human habitation in Wilson Butte Cave, located on the Snake River Plain in which state? Idaho or South Dakota
Idaho
In which state would you find more needleleaf forests? Idaho or Kansas'
Idaho
In which state would you not find dozens of colleges and universities located in a single metropolitan area? Idaho, California, or Massachusetts
Idaho
Which state is closer to the Continental Divide, also known as the Great Divide- Connecticut or Idaho?
Idaho
Which state is closer to the Pacific Ocean? Idaho or Kentucky
Idaho
A glacier once covered most of which state? Illinois or Florida
Illinois
One of the country's oldest mercantile exchanges, founded in 1898, is located in a city nicknamed the Windy City in which state? Illinois or Iowa
Illinois
The city of St. Louis lies on the Mississippi River near the border between Missouri and which other state? Illinois or Minnesota
Illinois
Which state is located in the Corn Belt- Washington or Illinois
Illinois
Which city is located just northwest of the Hoover Dam? Las Vegas, Nevada, or Pueblo, Colorado
Las Vegas, Nevada
Which state has a longer border with Canada? Vermont or Minnesota
Minnesota
Which state is not located south of the Missouri River? Oklahoma, Minnesota, or Louisiana
Minnesota
In which state would you not find grizzly bears in the wild? Alaska, Mississippi, orMontana
Mississippi
Which state has a more humid climate? Nevada or Mississippi
Mississippi
Which state produces more cotton- Mississippi or Maine?
Mississippi
The Battle of Athens State Historic Site commemorates an 1861 Civil War battle fought near the border with Iowa in which state? Arkansas or Missouri
Missouri
The Ozark Plateau covers the southwest corner of which state? Missouri or Wisconsin
Missouri
Which state was formed from land that was part of the Louisiana Purchase? Missouri or Pennsylvania
Missouri
Colorado is in the same time zone as which other state? Mississippi or Montana
Montana
Which state is farther north? Maryland or Montana'
Montana
Which state is larger in area- Montana or Connecticut?
Montana
In 1917, Father Edward Flanagan founded 'Boy's TownÆ, a shelter for homeless young men that still operates outside of Omaha in which state? Oklahoma or Nebraska
Nebraska
The North Platte and South Platte Rivers meet in which state? New Mexico or Nebraska
Nebraska
Which present day state was part of the Louisiana Purchase- Nebraska or Oregon?
Nebraska
Which state has a higher percentage of farmland? Nebraska or Connecticut
Nebraska
Lake Tahoe lies on the border between California and which other state? Nevada or Washington
Nevada
River barges are not a vital means of transportation in which state? Iowa, Illinois, or Nevada
Nevada
Virginia City, settled in 1859 after the discovery of silver in nearby mountains, is located in which present day state? Rhode Island or Nevada
Nevada
Which state is more arid- Nevada or Arkansas?
Nevada
Franconia Notch, a narrow pass through the White Mountains, is located near the site of one of the country's oldest aerial tramways in which state? New Hampshire or Connecticut
New Hampshire
In which state are you not likely to see prairie dogs in the wild? South Dakota, Nebraska, or New Hampshire
New Hampshire
The White Mountains cover part of which state- New Hampshire or Kansas?
New Hampshire
In which state would you more likely find broadleaf, deciduous forests- New Jersey or Hawaii
New Jersey
Which state's Native American population is not more than one percent of its total population? South Dakota, California, or New Jersey
New Jersey
In 1970, sacred land was returned to the Taos Pueblo community located in which State? Colorado or New Mexico
New Mexico
Which state covers a larger area? Arkansas or New Mexico
New Mexico
Which state is not one of the three smallest in terms of area? Delaware, Rhode Island, or New Mexico
New Mexico
Which city is located closer to the Mississippi River Delta? New Orleans, Louisiana, or Jacksonville, Florida
New Orleans, Louisiana
At more that 100 miles in length, Long Island is part of which state- Washington or New York?
New York
Fort Ticonderoga, originally built in the 1750s by the French, is located in the Lake George region of which state? Maine or New York
New York
Rome and Utica are cities along the Erie Canal in which state? Illinois or New York
New York
The St. Lawrence River borders which state? New York or Indiana
New York
Which state borders Connecticut? Vermont or New York
New York
Which state did the historic Santa Fe Trail not cross? New York, New Mexico, or Oklahoma
New York
After a long legal battle, the Maori were granted legal rights to a traditional war chant in which country?
New Zealand
Attempts at establishing a permanent English colony on Roanoke Island failed in the 1580s. This "Lost Colony" was located in which present day state? Tennessee or North Carolina
North Carolina
The barrier islands of the Outer Banks lie off the coast of which Atlantic state? Maine or North Carolina
North Carolina
Which state has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean- North Carolina or Washington?
North Carolina
The Oscar Zero and November 33 Launch Facilities, both important Cold War era sites, are located northwest of Fargo in which state? Maryland or North Dakota
North Dakota
Which state does not have any cities with more than 200,000 residents? North Dakota, New York, or Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Which state has a longer border with Canada- North Dakota or Idaho?
North Dakota
Which state is farther west? New Hampshire or North Dakota
North Dakota
Which state is part of the Great Plains? Utah or North Dakota
North Dakota
In which state would you not find a mountain with an elevation over 10,000 feet? Alaska, Ohio, or Washington
Ohio
Which state has a shoreline on Lake Erie? New Hampshire or Ohio
Ohio
Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports are not major recreational activities in which state? Oklahoma, Vermont, or Colorado
Oklahoma
Which state has a panhandle? Ohio or Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Which state is located west of the Mississippi River? Georgia or Oklahoma
Oklahoma
The coal mines in Widen, where a violent strike occurred in the early 1950s, are located in which state in the Allegheny Mountains? Indiana or West Virginia
West Virginia
Which of these states is not located in New England? Vermont, West Virginia, or Maine
West Virginia
Which state has two panhandles- Colorado or West Virginia?
West Virginia
Which state is closer to Lake Erie? Iowa or West Virginia
West Virginia
Alligators are not native to which of the following states? Georgia, Wisconsin, or Alabama
Wisconsin
Lake Superior border Michigan, Minnesota, and which other state- Missouri or Wisconsin?
Wisconsin
The city of Green Bay lies near the Door Peninsula in which state? Iowa or Wisconsin
Wisconsin
The Bighorn Mountains straddle the border between Montana and which other state? Wyoming or Minnesota
Wyoming
The Buffalo Bill Dam, located on the Shoshone River, was one of the highest dams in the world when it was finished in 1910 in which state? Oregon or Wyoming
Wyoming
Which state has a smaller population- Wyoming of Minnesota?
Wyoming
Which state is part of the Great Plains? Vermont or Wyoming
Wyoming
Which state is a major producer of hogs- Rhode Island or Indiana?
Indiana
The ltrngi a traditional garment worn by men in many South Asian countries, including the region's largest. Name this country.
India
The industrial region of Calumet attracted thousands of immigrants in the early 1900s and is located in which state with the shortest coastline on Lake Michigan? Wisconsin or Indiana
Indiana
Which state is in the Corn Belt? Indiana or West Virginia
Indiana
Land in which state was part of the Louisiana Purchase? Delaware or Iowa
Iowa
The house that inspired the famous painting "American Gothic" is located in Eldon, a small community located on the Des Moines River in which state? Vermont or Iowa
Iowa
Which state contained a large area of grassland that is now used for agriculture? Nevada or Iowa
Iowa
Which city is located southwest of the Appalachian Mountains? Jackson, Mississippi, or Wilmington, North Carolina
Jackson, Mississippi
Corn is a major crop in which state? Kansas or Maine
Kansas
Pawnee Rock, an important site along the Santa Fe Trail, is located on the plains northwest of Wichita in which state? North Carolina or Kansas
Kansas
The city of Topeka lies north of the Flint Hills in which state? Kansas or Iowa'
Kansas
Which state borders Missouri? Indiana or Kansas
Kansas
Which state has a larger area of farmland- Kansas or Vermont?
Kansas
Which city shares its name with a Missouri city located just across the state boundary? Kansas City, Kansas, or Birmingham, Alabama
Kansas City, Kansas
In 18 18, an area on the Ohio River known as the Jackson Purchase was sold to the United States by the Chickasaw tribe and is now part of which state? Georgia or Kentucky
Kentucky
The city of Cincinnati is located in Ohio on the border with which other state? Virginia or Kentucky
Kentucky
Visiting an oceanside beach is not a popular local option in which state? Florida, Hawaii, or Kentucky
Kentucky
Which state contains an area called the Bluegrass Region? Minnesota or Kentucky
Kentucky
Which state is more mountainous- Kentucky or Iowa?
Kentucky
Kiswahili and English are the official languages of an African country that borders Lake Victoria and Lake Turkana. Name this country.
Kenya
Which city is located closer to Channel Islands National Park? Los Angeles, California, or Norfolk, Virginia
Los Angeles, California
Which state borders the Gulf of Mexico? South Carolina or Louisiana
Louisiana
The city of Bangor lies north of Penobscot Bay in which state? South Carolina or Maine
Maine
Which state borders only one other U .S. state? Maine or California
Maine
Which state has a longer coastline- Main or Rhode Island?
Maine
Which state, due to its northern location, is not included in the native range of the cottonmouth snake, also known as the water moccasin? Arkansas, Virginia, or Maine
Maine
In which state is the capital city not the state's most populous city? Arizona, Massachusetts, or Maryland
Maryland
Which state borders the Chesapeake Bay? Maryland or Illinois
Maryland
Which state is farther north- Maryland or Louisiana?
Maryland
Fishing is important to the economy of which state- Massachusetts or West Virginia?
Massachusetts
Plymouth, site of one of the first successful English settlements in America, is located in which state? Massachusetts or New Jersey
Massachusetts
Which state was loyal to the Union during the Civil War? North Carolina or Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Which city is located farther west? Dover, Delaware, or Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
The Basilica of Guadalupe celebrates the patroness of a country whose population is over 75 percent Roman Catholic. Name this North American country.
Mexico
Which city is located just north of the aquatic Biscayne National Park? Minot, North Dakota, or Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Sault Sainte Marie, located in the Upper Peninsula, was the first European settlement in which state? Ohio or Michigan
Michigan
The Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of which state - West Virginia or Michigan?
Michigan
Which state borders Lake Huron? New Hampshire or Michigan
Michigan
Which city is considered St. Paul's twin? Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Minneapolis, Minnesota
In 1818, the western boundary between the U.S. and Canada was set at 49o N. The eastern end of this boundary line is located in which state? Utah or Minnesota
Minnesota
Bryce Canyon National Park lies in the Colorado Plateau region of which state? Utah or Oregon
Utah
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is located along the border between Arizona and which other state- Louisiana or Utah?
Utah
Great Salt Lake is in which state? Wisconsin or Utah
Utah
Which state is more arid? Alabama or Utah'
Utah
The Swiss Guards are responsible for the protection and safety of the Pope and are based in which country?
Vatican City
Which state is not partially located in the Mississippi River drainage basin? Vermont, North Carolina, or Wyoming
Vermont
