Geography, Symbols, Holidays Flashcards
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Alaska
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because the stripes represent 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because each star represents a state
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving
