Geography of the United States Quiz

What does geography mean through a historian's lens?

• The physical environment and its influence on economy and culture

• The study of weather patterns

Which ocean is on the east coast of the United States?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the name of the vast desert area east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains?

• Great Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plain

• Great Basin

Which mountain range stretches from Canada to New Mexico?

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What is the largest lake in the western hemisphere located in Utah?

• Great Salt Lake

• Lake Michigan

Which river serves as a natural border between Texas and Mexico?

• Columbia River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

What is the highest mountain peak in North America?

• Denali

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Where did the fish end up in the first round of the game?

• Chesapeake Bay

• Lake Michigan

• Gulf of Mexico

Which group of people lived in North America before European settlers arrived?

• Native Americans

• Australians

What was a major reason for European settlers coming to North America?

• To visit family

• To escape cold weather

• To find new lands and resources

• To learn new languages