Geography Quiz: States and Capitals

What is the capital of California?

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• San Diego

Which geographic tool would you use to find the location of the Rocky Mountains?

• A globe

• A thermometer

• A compass

• A ruler

Which of the following is a question a geographer might ask about the United States?

• What is the capital of France?

• How many states are in the United States?

• What is the population of China?

• What is the tallest mountain in the world?

What is the capital of Florida?

• Miami

• Orlando

• Tallahassee

• Tampa

The capital of this state is Austin.

• Utah

• Texas

• Kansas

• Montana

Which of the following tools would help you understand the climate of a region in the United States?

• A map

• A barometer

• A weather chart

• A telescope

What is the capital of New York?

• New York City

• Albany

• Buffalo

• Rochester

Which of the following is a geographic question about the United States?

• What is the main language spoken in Brazil?

• What are the major rivers in the United States?

• How many countries are in Europe?

• What is the currency used in Japan?

What is the capital of Illinois?

• Chicago

• Springfield

• Naperville

• Peoria

Which geographic tool would you use to measure the distance between two cities in the United States?

• A map

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A telescope