U.S. Geography and Facts

Which of the following is NOT another name for the United States of America?

• United States

• America

• U.S.A.

• North America

On which continent is the United States of America located?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• South America

How many states make up the United States of America?

• 13

• 40

• 50

• 52

What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?

• The 13 largest cities

• The 13 original colonies

• The 13 mountain ranges

• The 13 oceans surrounding the country

Which of the following is a characteristic of a capital city?

• It is always the largest city in the country.

• It is the place where the head of state lives.

• It is always located in the center of the country.

• It is primarily a tourist destination.

Which of the following states does the Missouri River flow through?

• California

• Montana

• Florida

• New York

Which of the Great Lakes is entirely within U.S. territory?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Huron

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

From which country was the Statue of Liberty a gift to the USA?

• England

• Germany

• France

• Italy

In what year were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin launched from Cape Canaveral to the moon?

• 1959

• 1969

• 1979

• 1989

What is the approximate maximum width of the Grand Canyon?

• 5 miles

• 10 miles

• 18 miles

• 25 miles