U.S. State Trivia

The smallest U.S. state is:

• New Jersey

• Rhode Island

• Delaware

• West Virginia

Answer explanation

Though it is the smallest state, Rhode Island has a larger population than the largest U.S. state, Alaska.

The only state in the lower 48 states whose entire eastern and western borders are water is

• Iowa

• Florida

• Michigan

• Maine

Answer explanation

The Mississippi River forms Iowa's entire eastern border. while the Missouri River and its tributary, the Big Sioux, form the western border.

The closest state to Hawaii is:

• California

• Oregon

• Washington

• Alaska

After the country of India, the state with the world's second-largest tiger population is

(a)  

Answer explanation

Because "Texas" ;^)

The only U.S. state where the recorded temperature has never reached 100 F:

• Alaska

• Montana

• Minnesota

• Hawaii

Answer explanation

Hard to believe? It's true.

Which state is closest to Africa?

• Maine

• Florida

• Hawaii

Answer explanation

Which state has both the highest and lowest elevation points in the lower 48 states?

• Colorado

• Maine

• California

• Arizona

Answer explanation

Mount Whitney at 14,495 ft. and Death Valley at -282 ft. (and they are only 80 miles apart)

Four states currently ban billboards. Name one (do not abbreviate)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Four states ban billboards: Hawaii, Vermont, Maine, and Alaska.

Which state produces half of the fruit and vegetables consumed in the US?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• Georgia

Which of the following states does NOT border the Great Lakes?

• Ohio

• Michigan

• Iowa

• Illinois