United States Geography Quiz

What are the four main regions of the United States?

• Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

• Northeast, Midwest, South, and West

• North, East, South, West

• Central, East, South, West

Which states are part of the Northeast region?

• Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

• Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana

• Texas, California, Florida, Ohio

Name the states that make up the Pacific region.

• Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada

• California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii

• Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin

• Texas, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Colorado

What is the capital of California?

• San Diego

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

What is the capital of Texas?

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Austin

What is the capital of New York?

• New York City

• Buffalo

• Syracuse

• Albany

Name two major rivers in the United States.

• Ohio River and Colorado River

• Mississippi River and Missouri River

• Amazon River and Nile River

• Hudson River and Colorado River

Which is the largest freshwater lake in the United States?

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Superior

• Lake Erie

What is the highest mountain range in the United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Himalayas

• Appalachian Mountains

Name a mountain range that runs through the western United States.

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Rocky Mountains