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DevOpp's Geography Quiz January 2026

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!

1. Lake Powell, located on the Colorado River, is shared between Arizona and which bordering state? 
A: California 
B: Nevada 
C: Utah 
D: New Mexico

2. Which of the following rivers forms the border between Illinois and Iowa? 
A: Mississippi River 
B: Missouri River 
C: Ohio River 
D: Chicago River

3. Which of the following is the smallest state capital? 
A: Augusta, ME 
B: Concord, NH 
C: Montpelier, VT 
D: Dover, DE

4. The Arkansas River flows through which of the following cities? 
A: Oklahoma, OK 
B: Tulsa, OK 
C: Edmond, OK 
D: Norman, OK

5. Which of the following is the Easternmost Hawaiian island? 
A: Hawai’i (Big Island) 
B: Oahu 
C: Maui 
D: Lanai

6. Which of the following cities borders Lake Michigan? 
A: Indianapolis, IN 
B: Evansville, IN 
C: South Bend, IN 
D: Gary, IN

7. Which of the following national parks is located in Colorado? 
A: Arches 
B: Bryce Canyon 
C: Capitol Reef 
D: Mesa Verde

8. Which of the following Canadian provinces and territories does Alaska border? 
A: British Columbia and Nunavut 
B: British Columbia and Yukon Territory 
C: British Columbia and Northwest Territories 
D: British Columbia and Ontario

9. Which of the following cities is located on the Delmarva Peninsula? 
A: Baltimore, MD 
B: Annapolis, MD 
C: Frederick, MD 
D: Salisbury, MD

10. Which of the following cities is located along the border between Georgia and Alabama? 
A: Atlanta, GA 
B: Columbus, GA 
C: Athens, GA 
D: Augusta, GA 

 

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