Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

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Geography

6th - 8th Grade

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is often overshadowed by the role of Washington as the capital?

The local history and complex issues

The famous monuments and landmarks

The diverse food and entertainment scene

The political power and influence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people work for the federal government in the D.C. metropolitan area?

Several thousand

Several hundred thousand

Several million

Several hundred

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who owns about half the land in Washington?

The state government

Private individuals

Foreign investors

The U.S. government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Washington, D.C. known for?

Being a boring city

Having only one personality

Being an extraordinary city with multiple personalities

Being a small town

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the geographical feature on which the city of Washington was built?

Mountain range

Island

Peninsula

Valley

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the capital of the United States of America?

New York City

Los Angeles

Chicago

Washington, D.C.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the elevation of Washington's neighborhoods?

100 feet above sea level

200 feet above sea level

300 feet above sea level

400 feet above sea level