Geography Flashcards
1
Q
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
A
- Missouri River
- Mississippi River
2
Q
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
A
Pacific Ocean
3
Q
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
A
Atlantic Ocean
4
Q
Name one US territory?
A
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Guam
5
Q
Name one state that borders Canada
A
- Washington
- Idaho
- Montana
6
Q
Name one state that borders Mexico
A
- California
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Texas
7
Q
What is the capital of the United States?
A
Washington DC
8
Q
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
A
- New York Harbor
- Liberty Island
- New Jersey
- near New York City
- On the Hudson River
9
Q
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A
- There were 13 original colonies
- They represent the original colonies
10
Q
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A
- There is one star for each state
- There are 50 states
11
Q
What is the name of the national anthem?
A
The Star-Spangled Banner
