Missouri Geography

What is the name of Missouri's state capital?

• St. Louis

• Kansas City

• Springfield

• Jefferson City

??? is the home of the Gateway Arch.

• St. Louis

• Kansas City

• Springfield

• Jefferson City

Which river forms Missouri's eastern border; separates Missouri from Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

Which river has St. Louis as one of its major ports?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

Which river is nicknamed "Big Muddy" because of how murky and dark it is from picking up dirt on its journey?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

Which river splits the state of Missouri into two parts - forms the northwestern border of the state and flows eastward across the middle of the state?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

Which of the following statements describe life in an urban area? (3 possible answers)

• relating to the country and people who live there

• neighbors are close by

• trains and buses are easy to find and use

• not as many people

• noisy with lots of activities going on

Which of the following statements describe life in a rural area? (3 possible answers)

• quiet

• crowded with people

• farm land

• relating to cities and the people who live in them

• neighbors are farther away

Where do most of Missouri's people live?

• urban areas

• rural areas

Name this state.

• Arkansas

• Kansas

• Illinois

• Iowa