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WorksheetsSouth Dakota State Symbols
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
In 1943, South Dakota designated which bird as the official state bird?
Bald Eagle
Chinese ring-necked pheasant
American Robin
Blue Jay
Fill in the blank: The Chinese ring-necked pheasant is originally from _____
Asia
Africa
Europe
South America
What is the official state flower of South Dakota?
Rose
American Pasque
Sunflower
Daisy
The Pasque flower is often the first flower to bloom in the spring in South Dakota.
True
False
The Pasque flower is also called the ________.
May Day flower
Easter Lily
Spring Rose
April Bloom
What is the official botanical name of South Dakota's state tree?
Picea Glauca Densata
Quercus rubra
Pinus ponderosa
Acer saccharum
Which tree was nominated and chosen as South Dakota’s state tree?
Black Hills White Spruce
Eastern Red Cedar
Quaking Aspen
Ponderosa Pine
What is the scientific name of the Coyote, South Dakota's state animal?
Canis Latrans
Canis lupus
Vulpes vulpes
Felis catus
Where can prairie wolves (Coyotes) be found according to our booklet?
Alaska, Canada, the United States, and central America
Only in the United States
Only in Canada and Alaska
Only in central America
What does the picture inside the state seal of South Dakota portray?
South Dakota's commerce, agriculture, industry, and natural resources
The state bird
The state flower
The state capital
The state motto is written inside a banner above the picture on the state seal of South Dakota.
True
False
What surrounds the state seal on the flag of South Dakota?
A) A field of red
B) A bright sun
C) A mountain
D) A river
Fill in the blank: The words around the sun on the South Dakota state flag are “South Dakota” and “________.”
The Mount Rushmore State
The Sunshine State
The Badger State
The Prairie State
What is the official state nickname of South Dakota?
The Sunshine State
The Swinged Cat State
The Coyote State
The Mount Rushmore State
What is the motto of the state of South Dakota?
Under God the people rule
Liberty and Union, Now and Forever
Equality Before the Law
By the Sword We Seek Peace
According to the passage, what is Mount Rushmore known for?
Being a natural mountain
Having four presidents carved into it
Being a volcano
Being a ski resort
Mount Rushmore attracts more than two million visitors annually.
True
False
What famous dinosaur skeleton was found in South Dakota?
Triceratops
Stegosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Velociraptor
South Dakota is known for its deep dinosaur history.
True
False
Kuchen is the official dessert of which state?
South Dakota
Texas
Maine
Nevada
What does the German word 'Kuchen' mean?
Cake
Car
Book
Chair
The largest city in South Dakota is ________.
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Aberdeen
Brookings
What is the abbreviation for South Dakota?
SD
SC
ND
SA
In which region of the United States is South Dakota located?
West
Midwest
Southeast
Northeast
Which of the following states does NOT border South Dakota?
North Dakota
Nebraska
Texas
Minnesota
List all the states that border South Dakota.
North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Montana.
North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Colorado.
North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Montana.
North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, and Montana.
Name one noteworthy river in South Dakota.
Missouri River
Amazon River
Nile River
Yangtze River
Which of the following is NOT a noteworthy river in South Dakota?
Missouri River
Big Sioux River
James River
Mississippi River
Cattle, Corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs are the top agriculture products in South Dakota. Which of the following is NOT one of the top agriculture products in South Dakota?
Cattle
Corn
Soybeans
Rice
Cattle, Corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs are the top agriculture products in South Dakota. The top agricultural product that generates revenue for the state is ________.
Livestock
Corn
Wheat
Soybeans
According to the passage, which of the following is a famous monument you can visit in South Dakota?
The Statue of Liberty
Mount Rushmore
The Grand Canyon
Niagara Falls
No horses are allowed into Fountain Inn unless they are wearing pants.
True
False
True or False: It is legal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory in South Dakota.
True
False
You’re breaking the law if you use a throwing star in Sisseton, South Dakota.
True
False
It is illegal to disturb a mink den in South Dakota.
True
False
It is legal to use fireworks to protect your sunflower crop in South Dakota.
True
False
Who was born in Yankton, South Dakota in 1955 and made three space missions as an astronaut?
Russel Means
Charles Gemar
Tom Brokaw
Mary Hart
Who was a famous news anchor for NBC Nightly News and authored the book 'The Greatest Generation'?
Tom Brokaw
Mary Hart
Russel Means
Charles Gemar
Mary Hart was best known for hosting which television show for over 29 years?
NBC Nightly News
Entertainment Tonight
Miss America Contest
The Greatest Generation
South Dakota is the best state EVER to live in.
