Physical Geography of the United States: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the highest peak in the contiguous 48 states of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Whitney

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Shasta

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Rocky Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Jagged peaks and steep slopes

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Gently rolling hills

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Flat plains and prairies

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Lush forests and dense vegetation

Question 3

Which type of climate is most common in the eastern United States?

Accepted Answer

Humid continental

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Mediterranean

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Tropical rainforest

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Polar tundra

Question 4

Which of the following is a major river system in the central United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Hudson River

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Rio Grande

Question 5

Which landform is NOT a part of the Appalachian Mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Blue Ridge Mountains

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Great Smoky Mountains

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Appalachian Plateau

Question 6

Which major river drains into the Atlantic Ocean?

Accepted Answer

St. Lawrence River

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Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Rio Grande

Question 7

Which climate zone in the United States is characterized by warm, humid summers and mild winters?

Accepted Answer

Humid subtropical

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Tropical

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Mediterranean

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Desert

Question 8

Which region of the United States is known for its dry climate and vast desert landscapes?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

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Northeast

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South

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Midwest

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of the Appalachian Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Active volcanoes

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Gently rounded peaks

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Forested slopes

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Jagged cliffs

Question 10

What is the name of the vast, flat, central region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

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Western Cordillera

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Coastal Plain

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Mississippi River Valley

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a renewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Timber

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Iron ore

Question 12

What is the primary factor responsible for the cold winters experienced in the Great Lakes region?

Accepted Answer

Proximity to the Arctic

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High altitude

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Low latitude

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Influence of warm ocean currents

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Yangtze River

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Mississippi River

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Rio Grande

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Colorado River

Question 14

Which of the following is a major agricultural region within the United States?

Accepted Answer

Corn Belt

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Sun Belt

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Rust Belt

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Silicon Valley

Question 15

Which mountain range is NOT found in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 16

What climate type is found in the southwestern United States?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean

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Humid subtropical

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Temperate continental

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Subarctic

Question 17

Which river drains the Rocky Mountains and empties into the Gulf of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

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Hudson River

Question 18

What physical characteristic defines the Great Plains region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Flat, grassy plains

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Rolling hills and forests

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Mountainous terrain

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Coastal plains

Question 19

Which region of the United States is known for its frequent volcanic eruptions?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Northwest

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Northeast

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Southeast

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Midwest

Question 20

Which practice promotes responsible use of natural resources in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Conserving resources for future generations

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Exploiting resources for rapid economic growth

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Ignoring the environmental impact of resource extraction

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Using resources without considering the future

Question 21

Which of these is the highest point in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Rushmore

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Everest

Question 22

Which of the following best describes the climate of most of the eastern USA?

Accepted Answer

Temperate

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Tropical

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Desert

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Mediterranean

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a major river in the western USA?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Rio Grande

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Columbia River

Question 24

What is the main reason for earthquakes in California?

Accepted Answer

Plate tectonics

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Volcanic activity

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Human activity

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Climate change

Question 25

What is the name of the mountain crossing in Wyoming that enabled people to cross the Rocky Mountains?

Accepted Answer

South Pass

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Cumberland Gap

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Oregon Trail

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Independence Pass

Question 26

Which of the following is the largest national park in the mainland United States?

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Death Valley National Park

Question 27

Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT a major range found in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Carpathian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

Question 28

Which of the following is the lowest point in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Badwater Basin

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Death Valley

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Grand Canyon

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Mount Whitney

Question 29

Which of the following states has the longest coastline?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

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Florida

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California

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Texas

Question 30

Which of the following crops is a major export of the southeastern United States?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

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Corn

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Wheat

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Soybeans

Question 31

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Great Lakes region?

Accepted Answer

Large freshwater lakes

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Rolling hills

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Dense forests

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Arid climate

Question 32

Which actions demonstrate responsible environmental stewardship?

Accepted Answer

Conserving energy by turning off lights when leaving a room

Accepted Answer

Disposing of trash properly by using recycling bins

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Driving a car to school every day instead of taking the bus

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Using plastic bags for every purchase

Question 33

Which coastal region of the United States is known for its warm, humid climate and sandy beaches?

Accepted Answer

Gulf Coast

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Pacific Coast

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Atlantic Coast

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Great Lakes Coast

Question 34

Which national park is famous for its towering granite cliffs, giant sequoia trees, and waterfalls?

Accepted Answer

Yosemite National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Acadia National Park

Question 35

Which mountain range forms the core of the Appalachian Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Blue Ridge Mountains

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Great Smoky Mountains

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Cumberland Mountains

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Green Mountains

Question 36

How might climate change affect the physical geography of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rising sea levels could lead to flooding in coastal areas.

Accepted Answer

More frequent and intense storms, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, could cause widespread damage.

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Changes in climate could lead to alterations in plant and animal life.

Question 37

How did the Appalachian Mountains impact the westward expansion of the United States?

Accepted Answer

They slowed down the movement of settlers and supplies.

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They made westward expansion easier by providing a natural path.

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They had no impact on westward expansion.

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They made westward expansion easier only for farmers.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a major mountain range in the contiguous United States?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 39

Which of the following is the longest river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Ohio River

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Colorado River

Question 40

Which of the following climate zones is found in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean

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Tropical

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Temperate continental

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Polar

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a major landform in the continental United States?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Rainforest

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Great Plains

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Rocky Mountains

Question 42

Which of the following natural resources is the most abundant in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 43

In what way has the Mississippi River most significantly influenced the development of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Provided a major transportation route

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Created a barrier to westward expansion

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Caused frequent flooding in the Midwest

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Depleted the soil fertility of the Great Plains

Question 44

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Great Basin?

Accepted Answer

Closed drainage system

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High levels of precipitation

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Navigable rivers

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Dense forests

Question 45

How does the Gulf Stream primarily affect the climate of the Eastern United States?

Accepted Answer

Moderates temperatures

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Increases precipitation

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Creates hurricanes

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Slows down the rotation of the Earth

Question 46

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Gold

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Coal

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Oil

Question 47

How have the Appalachian Mountains most significantly impacted the settlement and development of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Served as a barrier to westward expansion

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Created a natural defense against invasion

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Provided fertile soil for agriculture

Question 48

What is the primary process responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Erosion by the Colorado River

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Volcanic activity

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Glacial movement

Question 49

Which of the following mountain ranges forms the backbone of the western United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Sierra Nevada

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Appalachian Mountains

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Cascade Range

Question 50

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mount Denali

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Mount Rainier

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Mount Everest

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Mount Whitney

Question 51

Which US climate region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters?

Accepted Answer

Humid subtropical

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Mediterranean

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Continental

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Tropical rainforest

Question 52

Which river is the largest in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Hudson River

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Missouri River

Question 53

Which state is home to the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Arizona

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California

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Texas

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Utah

Question 54

Which impact of climate change is currently affecting coastal areas of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rising sea levels

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Droughts

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Hurricanes

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Wildfires

Question 55

Which industry is a major part of the economy in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Timber

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Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Tourism