North Carolina Geography

Which states border North Carolina?

• Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina

• Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana

• California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

Name the major cities in North Carolina.

• Houston, Seattle, Denver

• Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem

• Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago

• Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans

In which region of the United States is North Carolina located?

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

What is the capital city of North Carolina?

• Raleigh

• Wilmington

• Asheville

• Charlotte

Which state is directly north of North Carolina?

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Florida

Which state is directly south of North Carolina?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Tennessee

• South Carolina

What is the largest city in North Carolina?

• Durham

• Charlotte

• Wilmington

• Raleigh

What is the nickname of North Carolina?

• The Peach State

• The Tar Heel State

• The Sunshine State

• The Empire State

Which ocean borders North Carolina to the east?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the highest point in North Carolina?

• Clingmans Dome

• Pisgah National Forest

• Mount Mitchell

• Grandfather Mountain