Geography Flashcards
1
Q
what are the longest rivers in the US
A
- mississippi
2. missouri
2
Q
what ocean is on the west coast of US
A
pacific ocean
3
Q
what ocean is on the east coast of US
A
atlantic ocean
4
Q
name one US territory
A
- puerto rico
- guam
- virgin islands
5
Q
name one state that borders Canada
A
- maine
- new york
- pennsylvania
6
Q
name one state borders mexico
A
- california
- arizona
- new mexico
- texas
7
Q
why does flag have 13 stripes
A
- because there were 13 original colonies
2. stripes represent original colonies
8
Q
why does flag have 50 stars
A
- because there is one star for each state
2. because each star represents a state
9
Q
what is the name of national anthem
A
star spangled banner
10
Q
name US holidays
A
- new years day
- mlk day
- presidents day
- independence day
- memorial day
