Geo Bee 2013 State Nicknames Part 1

Which state is known as the Sooner State because some people arrived before, or sooner than, the land was officially opened for settlement?

• Oklahoma

• Tennessee

Which state is known as the Heart of Dixie because of its Southern culture and location south of the Mason-Dixon Line?

• Alabama

• Nevada

Which state is known as the Last Frontier because much of the state has not been settled?

• Colorado

• Alaska

Which state is known as the Ocean State because of its nearly 400 miles of shoreline?

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

Which stat is known as the Cornhusker State because of the importance of harvesting corn, one of its most important crops?

• Vermont

• Nebraska

Which state is known as the Grand Canyon State because the Grand Canyon is located in its northwestern corner?

• Arizona

• Montana

Which state is known as the Sunshine Sate because of its warm climate and popular beaches?

• Washington

• Florida

Which state is known as the Beaver State because the trading of beaver pelts was an important economic activity early in its history?

• Oregon

• Hawaii

Which state is known as the Buckeye State because buckeye trees grow abundantly there?

• Ohio

• Utah

Which state is known as the Garden State because its many farms provide fruits and vegetables for nearby cities?

• New Jersey

• North Carolina