Geography of the USA: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Second Graders

Question 1

Which part of the United States has many mountains, national parks, and deserts?

Accepted Answer

West

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East

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Middle

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South

Question 2

Why is the Mississippi River important to the Midwest region of the United States?

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It helps transport goods and people.

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It provides food in the form of fish.

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It offers recreational activities like swimming and boating.

Question 3

How do the Rocky Mountains impact the climate of the Great Plains?

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They block moist air from the Pacific Ocean, making the Great Plains dry.

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They create rain shadows, making the Great Plains wet.

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They have no effect on the climate of the Great Plains.

Question 4

What human activity has had the biggest effect on the land in the United States?

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Farming

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Painting

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Writing

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Studying plants

Question 5

What climate zone covers most of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States?

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Marine West Coast

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Tropical Wet

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Humid Subtropical

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Mediterranean

Question 6

Which mountain range is the biggest in the United States?

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 7

What natural resource is mined in the Appalachian Mountains and is a major source of energy in the region?

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Coal

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Gold

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Timber

Question 8

How have mountain ranges affected travel in the United States?

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They forced people to find other ways to travel, like using boats or airplanes.

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They made land travel faster and easier.

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They have not affected travel in the United States.

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They have stopped people from crossing the United States.

Question 9

Which of these is a large body of freshwater that has many different animals living in it and is used to transport goods across the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Great Plains

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The Appalachian Mountains

Question 10

How do different climates and types of plants in different states affect how people use the land?

Accepted Answer

Climate and plants influence how people use the land because different climates and plants affect what crops can be grown and how much water is available.

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Weather and trees do not impact how people use the land.

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Climate and vegetation only affect the use of land in western states.

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Climate has an impact on land use, but plants have no effect.

Question 11

Which region of the United States is famous for its very tall mountains?

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Rocky Mountains

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Great Plains

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Coastal Plains

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Interior Highlands

Question 12

Which part of the United States has warm weather, beaches, and grows oranges and grapefruits?

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The South

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The Northeast

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The Midwest

Question 13

Which U.S. state is the smallest?

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Rhode Island

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Texas

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California

Question 14

What can happen to people and buildings in a coastal city when a hurricane strikes?

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People and buildings can be damaged or destroyed.

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People and buildings might get scared.

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People and buildings can get happy.

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People and buildings might get tired.

Question 15

Which state in the United States has the largest population?

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California

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New York

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Texas

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Illinois

Question 16

What is the name of the biggest freshwater lake in the United States?

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Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

Question 17

Where is the lowest point on land in the United States?

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Death Valley

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Mount Everest

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The Grand Canyon

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The Great Lakes

Question 18

Which crop is the most important agricultural product grown in the United States?

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Corn

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Wheat

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Soybean

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Hay

Question 19

What is the main difference between the land in the eastern and western parts of the United States?

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The east is flat, while the west has mountains.

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The east is a desert, while the west is rainy.

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The east has forests, while the west has grasslands.

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The east has mountains, while the west is flat.

Question 20

How do machines and tools make farming in the United States easier?

Accepted Answer

They help farmers plant and harvest crops faster.

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They make it harder for farmers to grow food.

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They make farming more expensive.

Question 21

What is the name of the biggest mountain range in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 22

Which of these states is NOT part of the Northeast region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Florida

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Maine

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New York

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Pennsylvania

Question 23

How have mountain ranges like the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains influenced the way people have settled and traveled in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Acted as barriers, making it harder to travel and settle in certain areas

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Made it easier for people to farm and grow crops

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Provided easy paths for people to travel and trade

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Had no impact on where people live or how they travel

Question 24

On the map of the United States, which state is at 40 degrees North and 74 degrees West?

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New York

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California

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Florida

Question 25

What is the name of the biggest desert on the planet?

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

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Antarctic Polar Desert

Question 26

What is the name of the capital city of the United States?

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Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 27

Which state in the United States is the biggest?

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Alaska

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Texas

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California

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Florida

Question 28

Which lake in the United States is the largest?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 29

What is the name of the river that runs through the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Colorado River

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

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Hudson River

Question 30

Which of these states covers the largest area?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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California

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Texas

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Florida

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a major river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

Question 32

Which is a big city on the East Coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

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Dallas

Question 33

Which mountain range is the biggest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Cascade Range

Question 34

What is the nickname for the state of California?

Accepted Answer

Golden State

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Sunshine State

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Lone Star State

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Empire State

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a major river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

Question 36

Which region of the United States is known for its deserts and canyons?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Midwest

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Northeast

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Southeast

Question 37

Which major city is located on the East Coast?

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New York City

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San Francisco

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 38

Which state is the smallest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island

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Hawaii

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Alaska

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Delaware

Question 39

In which state can you find the Statue of Liberty?

Accepted Answer

New York

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California

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Texas

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Florida

Question 40

How does the environment change when more people live in cities?

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The air becomes dirtier.

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The air becomes cleaner.

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The water becomes cleaner.

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a region of the United States?

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The East Coast

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The Midwest

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The Southwest

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The Pacific Northwest

Question 42

How are people spread out differently in the eastern and western parts of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The east coast has many cities with lots of people living close together, while the west coast has fewer cities and people are spread out in smaller towns and farms.

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Both coasts have about the same number of people, but the cities on the east coast are bigger than the cities on the west coast.

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The west coast has more people than the east coast, and most people live in big cities there.

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Both coasts have about the same number of people, and they are spread out in a similar way.

Question 43

How have natural disasters, like hurricanes, earthquakes, or wildfires, impacted coastal communities in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Forced people to leave these areas

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Made these areas more popular for visitors

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Had no effect on these communities

Question 44

Why is the Appalachian Trail important?

Accepted Answer

It protects animals and nature.

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It's a fun place for hiking and camping.

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It goes through big cities on the east coast.

Question 45

The United States faces some important environmental challenges. Which of the following are major ones?

Accepted Answer

Air and water pollution, loss of forests, and climate change

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Only rising sea levels

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Only air pollution

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Only deforestation

Question 46

Which of these is the biggest ocean that touches the United States of America?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 47

Which part of the United States of America is famous for its very cold and snowy winters?

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Northeast

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Midwest

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South

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West

Question 48

Which river separates the United States of America from Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande

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Colorado River

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

Question 49

Which of these states is the biggest in the United States of America in terms of land size?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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Texas

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California

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Montana

Question 50

What is the name of the capital city of the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 51

Which national park is famous for having very tall redwood trees?

Accepted Answer

Sequoia National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

Question 52

What is an advantage of living in a place with fewer people?

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Less air pollution

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More job opportunities

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Better public transportation

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More cultural attractions

Question 53

What makes different parts of the United States good for growing different things?

Accepted Answer

The weather in each place helps decide what can grow there.

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Farmers can grow anything they want, no matter the weather.

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Only the amount of land and water matters for what farmers grow.

Question 54

What is the name of the biggest desert in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Great Basin Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Mojave Desert

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Sonoran Desert

Question 55

Which region of the United States is well-known for growing a lot of corn?

Accepted Answer

Midwest

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Northeast

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South

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West

Question 56

Which mountain range in the Eastern United States offers beautiful scenery and attracts tourists and outdoor enthusiasts?

Accepted Answer

Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Ozark Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 57

How have immigrants made the United States more diverse and rich?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants have brought new languages, customs, and traditions to the United States.

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Immigrants have introduced new foods and music to the United States.

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Immigrants have started new businesses and created new jobs in the United States.

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Immigrants do not contribute to the diversity and richness of the United States.

Question 58

Why do farmers in different parts of the US grow different crops and raise different animals?

Accepted Answer

The weather and the land are different in different places.

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Farmers have different skills in different parts of the country.

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The government tells farmers what to grow.

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Farmers just like to grow different things.

Question 59

How has immigration influenced the culture of the United States?

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It has brought new customs, foods, and languages.

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It has made everyone speak only one language.

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It has made the United States less varied.

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It has had no impact on the culture of the United States.

Question 60

What is the biggest state in the USA by land area?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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California

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Texas

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Montana

Question 61

Which part of the USA is known for its hot, wet weather?

Accepted Answer

South

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Northeast

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Midwest

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West

Question 62

Which river is on the border of the USA and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande

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Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

Question 63

What city is nicknamed the "Gateway to the West"?

Accepted Answer

St. Louis

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 64

What landform is carved by a glacier?

Accepted Answer

Fjord

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Canyon

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Mesa

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Butte