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DevOpp's Geography Quiz April 2023

Awhile back, TNMCorps volunteer DevOpp reached out to pitch the idea of a geography quiz for our newsletter. While not specifically structures-related, we agreed that it would be a fun way for the TNMCorps community to test their general knowledge of US geography! We hope you enjoy this slight diversion from our usual content!

1. The Potomac River empties into which body of water?

A: Lake Ontario 

B: Mississippi River

C: Lake Huron

D: Chesapeake Bay

2. Which of the following is the most populous island in the United States?

A: Isle Royale, MI

B: Long Island, NY

C: Oahu, HI

D: Kodiak, AK

3. Which of the following rivers forms most of the border between Arizona and Nevada? 

A: Rio Grande

B: Colorado River

C: Red River

D: Mississippi River

4. Which of the following cities is located on Lake Michigan?

A: Detroit, MI

B: Cleveland, OH 

C: Chicago, IL

D: Minneapolis, MN

5. Which of the following is the tallest mountain in Colorado? 

A: Mount Elbert

B: Mount Colorado

C: Mount Massive

D: Mount Mesa

6. Which of the following is the largest lake in New Hampshire? 

A: Lake Champlain

B: Lake Washington

C: Lake Winnipesaukee

D: Lake Sunapee

7. Honolulu, Hawaii, is located on which island?

A: Kauai

B: Maui

C: Lanai

D: Oahu

8. Which of the following is the smallest Great Lake by area?

A: Lake Ontario

B: Lake Erie

C: Lake Huron

D: Lake Michigan

9. Which of the following is the smallest National Park? 

A: Voyageurs National Park

B: Theodore Roosevelt National Park

C: Glacier National Park 

D: Hot Springs National Park

10. Which of the following cities is located on the Mississippi River? 

A: Nashville, TN

B: Knoxville, TN

C: Memphis, TN

D: Jackson, TN