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Kentucky Geography and Nature Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which state is described as having 6 geographic regions and a humid, subtropical climate?

a)

Tennessee

b)

Kentucky

c)

Ohio

d)

Indiana

2.

What is the largest elk herd east of the Mississippi located in?

a)

Virginia

b)

Kentucky

c)

West Virginia

d)

North Carolina

3.

Which of the following animals is NOT listed as a common wild animal in Kentucky?

a)

Whitetail deer

b)

Fox

c)

Alligator

d)

Black bear

4.

What is Kentucky's rank in coal production in the United States?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

5.

Which river in Kentucky is known for its salt licks and springs?

a)

Licking River

b)

Kentucky River

c)

Salt River

d)

Green River

6.

What is unique about the city of Middlesboro in the United States?

a)

It is the largest city in Kentucky.

b)

It is built within a meteor crater.

c)

It has the oldest university in the state.

d)

It is the capital of Kentucky.

7.

Which river is the largest tributary of the Ohio River in Kentucky?

a)

Cumberland River

b)

Tennessee River

c)

Green River

d)

Tradewater River

8.

What natural resource is considered important in Kentucky?

a)

Granite

b)

Limestone

c)

Marble

d)

Sandstone

9.

What is a potential impact of climate change in Kentucky as mentioned in the facts?

a)

Increased snowfall

b)

Loss of crop production

c)

Decrease in tornado frequency

d)

Expansion of desert areas

10.

How many major drainage basins, besides the Mississippi, Ohio, and Big Sandy rivers, does Kentucky have?

a)

Five

b)

Six

c)

Seven

d)

Eight