U1 United States Geography Quiz

Which ocean does the western coast of the United States face?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which two states in the United States are noncontiguous?

• Texas and Florida

• Alaska and Hawaii

• California and Nevada

• New York and New Jersey

Are U.S. territories part of the country?

• Yes

• No

• Only some of them

• They are states

What does the Atlantic Coastal Plain run along?

• The Pacific coast

• The Gulf coast

• The Atlantic coast

• The Arctic coast

What is the primary use of land in the Great Plains?

• Urban development

• Agriculture and ranching

• Tourism

• Industrial factories

Which lake is the smallest among the Great Lakes?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

Which mountains are younger and higher than the Appalachians?

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade

• Rocky Mountains

• Pacific Coastal

What is the primary function of the Continental Divide?

• To separate countries

• To divide time zones

• To separate water flow

• To mark the highest peaks

Which desert makes up a large part of the plateaus and canyons region?

• Sahara Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert