Geography Quiz on Nebraska

What is the name of the region located in the southwest part of Nebraska?

• Sandhills Region

• High Plains Region

• Badlands Region

• Central Lowlands Region

Where is the Badlands region of Nebraska located?

• Southeast corner of the state

• Northwest corner of the state

• Northeast corner of the state

• Southwest corner of the state

Which state is the Badlands region located in?

• Nebraska

• South Dakota

• Colorado

• Wyoming

What is the main feature of the landscape in the Badlands region of Nebraska?

• Rivers and lakes

• Steep, rocky mountains

• Dense forests

• Flat grasslands

What covers the hills and ridges in the Sandhills region of Nebraska?

• Snow

• Grass

• Rocks

• Trees

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Loess Hills and Prairie region of Nebraska?

• Located in the east-central area of the state

• Covered with rich loess soil

• High mountains

• Good for farming

What is the main feature of the soil in the Loess Hills and Prairie region that makes it good for farming?

• It is sandy

• It is rich

• It is rocky

• It is dry

Which river is located to the east of the North Loup River?

• Niobrara River

• South Platte River

• Republican River

• Missouri River

Which part of Nebraska is much drier?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What is the average high temperature in Nebraska in spring?

• 33°F

• 64°F

• 89°F

• 66°F