US Geography Flashcards
Name of proposed state in 1930s IN rural NW USA
ABSAROKA
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which river is the longest in the United States?
Missouri River
Fill in the blank: The __________ Mountains run along the eastern coast of the United States.
Appalachian
What ocean is to the west of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Which state has the largest land area in the United States?
Alaska
What is the primary climate type found in the southeastern United States?
Humid subtropical
Which two states are separated by the Bering Strait?
Alaska and Russia
What is the name of the desert located in the southwestern United States?
Sonoran Desert
Which U.S. state is known as the ‘Sunshine State’?
Florida
What is the smallest U.S. state by area?
Rhode Island
Name the river that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
Rio Grande
What mountain range runs through the western United States?
Rocky Mountains
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest river system in the United States.
Mississippi River
Which U.S. state is known for its geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful?
Wyoming
What is the primary characteristic of the tundra biome found in Alaska?
Cold temperatures and minimal vegetation
What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Eastern and Western time zones in the U.S.?
Prime Meridian
True or False: Hawaii is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands.
True
Which U.S. territory is located in the Pacific Ocean and is known for its tropical climate?
Guam
What is the name of the national park known for its giant sequoias in California?
Sequoia National Park
Which city is known as the ‘Windy City’?
Chicago
Fill in the blank: The __________ River is a major waterway in the northeastern United States.
Hudson
What is the name of the highest peak in the contiguous United States?
Mount Whitney
True or False: The U.S. has a desert climate in the Great Basin region.
True
What is the name of the fault line that runs through California?
San Andreas Fault
Which Great Lake is the only one located entirely within the United States?
Lake Michigan
What natural disaster is most common in the southeastern United States during hurricane season?
Hurricanes
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a large grassland region in the central United States.
Great Plains
What is the term for the line that marks the boundary between the United States and Canada?
International Boundary
True or False: The U.S. state of Nevada is known for its significant mining industry.
True
What climate zone is predominant in the Pacific Northwest of the United States?
Marine west coast
Which U.S. state is famous for its potatoes?
Idaho
What is the name of the river that flows through the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest lake in the United States by surface area.
Lake Superior
What mountain range forms the eastern border of the United States?
Appalachian Mountains
Which state is known for its unique geological features, including caves and limestone formations?
Kentucky
True or False: The U.S. has both tropical and polar climate zones.
True
What is the primary feature of the coastal plains of the southeastern United States?
Flat and low-lying land
Which U.S. region is known for its corn and soybean production?
Midwest
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the longest river in the United States.
Missouri River
What is the term for the area where a river meets the sea?
Estuary
Which U.S. state is home to the only active volcano in the contiguous United States?
Washington
What is the name of the region known for its deserts and arid climate in the southwestern U.S.?
The Southwest
Which U.S. state is famous for its wine production?
California
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a major mountain range that runs through the western United States.
Rocky Mountains
What is the capital of the state of Texas?
Austin
Which U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean and is a commonwealth of the U.S.?
Puerto Rico
What is the name of the island state located southeast of the mainland U.S.?
Hawaii
What is the main natural resource found in the Appalachian region?
Coal
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a significant river that flows through the state of New York.
Hudson River
What is the largest city in the United States by population?
New York City
Which U.S. state is known for its vast forests and timber industry?
Oregon
What is the name of the body of water that separates Florida from the Bahamas?
Straits of Florida
What is the primary feature of the Rocky Mountains?
High elevation and rugged terrain
What is the term for the flat, low-lying area near a river that is subject to flooding?
Floodplain
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a major river that flows through the central United States.
Mississippi River
What is the primary climate of the northern U.S. states?
Continental
What is the name of the region known for its rich agricultural land in the Midwest?
Corn Belt
Which U.S. state is known for the famous city of Las Vegas?
Nevada
What is the name of the river that forms the border between Kentucky and West Virginia?
Big Sandy River
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a large desert located in the southwestern U.S.
Mojave Desert
What is the name of the highest mountain in North America?
Denali (Mount McKinley)
True or False: The Appalachian Mountains are older than the Rocky Mountains.
True
What is the primary characteristic of the coastal regions of the United States?
Diverse ecosystems and marine life
Which U.S. state is known for its unique rock formations and national parks, including Arches?
Utah
Fill in the blank: The __________ region is known for its oil production, particularly in Texas.
Gulf Coast
What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?
Condensation
Which U.S. state is known for its maple syrup production?
Vermont
What is the name of the national park that features the geothermal features of Yellowstone?
Yellowstone National Park
What is the name of the U.S. territory located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida?
Bermuda
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a significant bay located in the state of California.
San Francisco Bay
What is the term for an area of land that receives very little precipitation?
Desert
What is the primary feature of the tundra biome?
Permafrost
What is the capital of the state of New York?
Albany
Fill in the blank: The __________ River is a major waterway in the southeastern United States.
Tennessee
What is the tallest mountain range in the contiguous United States?
The Sierra Nevada.
Which mountain range is known for its distinctive jagged peaks and is located in the western United States?
The Rocky Mountains.
True or False: The Appalachian Mountains are older than the Rocky Mountains.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains run along the eastern United States.
Appalachian.
What is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains?
Mount Elbert.
Which mountain range forms the border between California and Nevada?
The Sierra Nevada.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a mountain range in the United States? A) Cascade Range B) Andes C) Appalachian Mountains
B) Andes.
What is the primary mountain range located in the Pacific Northwest?
The Cascade Range.
True or False: The Rocky Mountains extend from Canada to New Mexico.
True.
Which mountain range is known for its volcanic activity?
The Cascade Range.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are known for their rolling hills and are located in the eastern United States.
Appalachian.
What is the name of the mountain range that includes Mount Rainier?
The Cascade Range.
Multiple choice: Which mountain range is primarily located in the eastern United States? A) Sierra Nevada B) Rocky Mountains C) Appalachian Mountains
C) Appalachian Mountains.
What geological feature primarily characterizes the Rocky Mountains?
High peaks and rugged terrain.
True or False: The Sierra Nevada is home to Lake Tahoe.
True.
What is the highest point in the contiguous United States?
Mount Whitney.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are a subrange of the Rocky Mountains located in Colorado.
Front Range.
What is the main difference between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains?
The Appalachian Mountains are older and more eroded.
What is a notable feature of the Sierra Nevada range?
Yosemite National Park.
True or False: The Cascades are known for their tall, conical volcanoes.
True.
Which mountain range runs through the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado?
The Rocky Mountains.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are primarily composed of ancient rock formations.
Appalachian.
What mountain range is located primarily in the state of Alaska?
The Alaska Range.
Multiple choice: Which mountain range is known for the Grand Teton? A) Sierra Nevada B) Rocky Mountains C) Cascade Range
B) Rocky Mountains.
What is the name of the mountain range that includes Mount St. Helens?
The Cascade Range.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are known for their rich biodiversity.
Appalachian.
What mountain range is home to Denali, the highest peak in North America?
The Alaska Range.
Multiple choice: Which of the following mountain ranges is primarily volcanic? A) Rocky Mountains B) Sierra Nevada C) Cascade Range
C) Cascade Range.
True or False: The Sierra Nevada contains more than 400 species of vertebrates.
True.
What is the primary mountain range in New Mexico?
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are a subrange of the Rocky Mountains located in Utah.
Wasatch.
What mountain range serves as a natural barrier between the eastern and western United States?
The Appalachian Mountains.
Which mountain range is known for its deep fjords?
Alaska Range.
What is the name of the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada?
Mount Whitney.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are famous for their fall foliage.
Appalachian.
What mountain range is located in the state of Washington?
The Cascade Range.
Multiple choice: Which mountain range is the source of the Mississippi River? A) Rocky Mountains B) Sierra Nevada C) Appalachian Mountains
A) Rocky Mountains.
True or False: The Great Smoky Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range.
True.
What is the approximate length of the Rocky Mountains?
About 3,000 miles.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains were formed by tectonic plate collisions.
Rocky.
What mountain range contains the Great Basin?
The Sierra Nevada.
Multiple choice: Which mountain range is famous for the Badlands National Park? A) Rocky Mountains B) Black Hills C) Sierra Nevada
B) Black Hills.
True or False: The Sierra Nevada has a Mediterranean climate.
True.
What is the main feature of the San Juan Mountains?
Volcanic peaks.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are characterized by high elevation and rugged terrain.
Rocky.
What mountain range is known for its extensive limestone caves?
The Appalachian Mountains.
Multiple choice: Which mountain range is primarily located in Colorado? A) Sierra Nevada B) Rocky Mountains C) Cascade Range
B) Rocky Mountains.
What mountain range is home to the highest peak in the contiguous U.S.?
The Sierra Nevada.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are known for their biodiversity and rich ecosystems.
Appalachian.
What is the primary reason for the formation of the Rocky Mountains?
Tectonic activity.
What mountain range is famous for its ski resorts in Colorado?
The Rocky Mountains.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Mountains are a popular destination for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Appalachian.
What is the main feature of the Sierra Nevada?
High peaks and granite cliffs.
It’s not in England, but this city’s timber circle of Woodhenge, salvaged by
archeologist Dr. Warren Wittry in the 1960s, is theorized to have functioned as a solar calendar. Several important sites of this city were connected by the raised Rattlesnake
Causeway, which passed south of its Grand Plaza. This city’s pyramid-shaped Monks Mound is the largest man-made earthen structure in North America, and its population was similar
to London’s during its 1000 to 1200 CE peak. For the point, name this center of Mississippian culture in modern-day Illinois.
Cahokia
(accept Cahokia Woodhenge; accept Cahokia Mounds State Historic
Site)
In 1994, this region was changed from a National Monument to a National Park, and was simultaneously expanded to include Eureka Valley and Saline Valley. When the National
Monument was created in this region in 1933, its indigenous Timbisha Shoshone were displaced and relocated to a village that was built for them near this region’s Furnace Creek.
An ultramarathon ending at Mount Whitney starts in this region’s Badwater Basin. For the point, name this region of the northern Mojave which contains the lowest point in North America.
Death Valley
This body of water contains a particularly large longhouse known as the Old Man
House within its Agate Pass. Deception Path forms part of the shoreline of this body of water
that contains Bainbridge Island, and this body of water is named after a Navy lieutenant who
served under George Vancouver. This body of water that is part of the Salish Sea is connected
to the Pacific Ocean by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and this body of water offers clear views of
Mount Rainier. Tacoma and Olympia lie along, for the point, what estuary system in
Washington state?
Puget Sound
Horseshoe Bend is often referred to as the “East Rim” of this river and is found
roughly five miles from an an arch-gravity dam named for Glen Canyon. The two largest
artificial reservoirs in the U.S. are located along this river, and those reservoirs are Lake
Powell and Lake Mead, the latter of which helps to form the Hoover Dam. Passing through the
Grand Canyon, this is, for the point, what river that, with the Rio Grande, is one of the major
rivers of America’s Southwest?
Colorado River
In a court case involving an injury sustained in this neighborhood, Justice Cardozo claimed that “The timorous may stay at home.” The aforementioned “Flopper” case occurred at this location, which contains attractions such as the Panama Slide and the Human Roulette Wheel. This area lends its name to a Lawrence Ferlinghetti collection titled for this place of the mind. Bounded by Brighton Beach, Steeplechase and Dreamland operate within this section of Brooklyn. For the point, name this area of New York City, historically known for its amusement parks and hot dogs.
Coney Island (accept Coney Island peninsula; accept A Coney Island of the
Mind; prompt on “Brooklyn” before mentioned)
The Dixon Entrance helps form the eastern boundary of this body of water, which was
the subject of a viral Facebook post in 2016 characterizing it as the place where two oceans
met without mixing. Lituya Bay can be found in this body of water which stretches west of
the Alexander Archipelago. The Cook Inlet stretches into this body of water known as Yéil
T’ooch in the Tlingit language. Stretching east from Kodiak Island, for the point, what body of
water is home to the cities of Sitka and Anchorage?
Gulf of Alaska (accept Yéil T’ooch before mentioned)
A riverwalk on this river is planned to extend to Wolf Point, where Wacker Drive
turns to follow this river under the Lake Street Bridge. The Goose Island Brewery is named
for an island between this river and the North Branch Canal, though the brewery itself is
based in Lincoln Park. To prevent sewage from contaminating its city’s drinking water, a
namesake Sanitary and Ship Canal connects this river to the Des Plaines [[DESS-PLAINS]]
River. Lake Michigan is the current source of, for the point, what river that flows around the
“Loop” of an Illinois city?
Chicago River (accept Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal)
This state’s largest natural lake is called Spirit Lake by Native Americans and Devil’s
Lake by others, while its largest reservoir is named for Sacagawea. This state’s northern
border is home to a cactus collection at the International Peace Garden that gives this state
its nickname, and the eastern region of this state falls within the watershed of the Red River
of the North, flowing past the outskirts of Fargo. For the point, name this state with capital
Bismarck.
North Dakota
One of this river’s tributaries, the Roe River, is arguably the shortest river in the
United States, flowing for only 200 feet from its source near Great Falls. Dams along this river
include Oahe [[oh-AH-hee]], Garrison, and Fort Peck. Highways 1804 and 1806, named for
the years of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, parallel this river as it winds through Bismarck
and Pierre [[PEER]]. The Platte is a tributary of, for the point, what river which meets the
Mississippi in St. Louis?
Missouri River
This city’s “wave organ” is played by water from the Pacific Ocean entering its pipes.
The Palace of Fine Arts is in this city’s Marina District, which was heavily damaged in a 1989
earthquake and is bordered by Van Ness Avenue and the Presidio. Other neighborhoods in
this city include Russian Hill, home to the steep turns of Lombard Street, and Haight [[HAYT]]-
Ashbury, the site of the “Summer of Love.” The oldest Chinatown in the United States is in, for
the point, what California city?
San Francisco
