Geography Study Guide

Which hemisphere is the United States located?

• Western Hemisphere
• Northern Hemisphere
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere

What is the approximate distance across the United States from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?

• 3,000 miles

• 3,500 miles
• 2,000 miles
• 4,200 miles

Which state is not part of New England?

• Virginia

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

What best describes the climate of New England?

• 3 seasons

• 4 different seasons

• 2 different seasons

What is the biggest city in New England?

• New York City
• Boston
• Providence
• Hartford

What is the first thing that many immigrants to New York city see?

• Empire State Building
• Central Park
• Times Square
• Statue of Liberty

Which us city is not located in a state?

• Chicago
• Washington, D.C.
• Los Angeles
• Houston

The state of Florida is bordered by ​ (a)   on the East Coast and the ​ (b)   on the West Coast.

• Atlantic Ocean
• Gulf of Mexico
• Pacific Ocean
• Caribbean Sea
• Indian Ocean
• Mediterranean Sea

Which U.S. state is a peninsula?

• Texas
• Florida
• New York
• California

The city of Chicago is located on which Great Lake?

• Lake Superior
• Lake Huron
• Lake Erie
• Lake Michigan