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DevOpp's Geography Quiz July 2023

By The National Map Corps

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!

Quiz Key

1. Which of the following is the least populous state capital? 

A: Providence, RI

B: Honolulu, HI

C: Dover, DE

D: Montpelier, VT

2. Which of the following cities in Texas is located along the Gulf of Mexico?

A: Dallas

B: Houston

C: Austin

D: San Antonio

3. The Outer Banks are barrier islands located off the coast of which state?  

A: Oregon

B: Connecticut

C: North Carolina

D: Georgia

4. Omaha, Nebraska is located along which river? 

A: Colorado River 

B: Ohio River 

C: Tennessee River

D: Missouri River

5. Which of the following is the most densely populated state?  

A: New York

B: New Jersey

C: Massachusetts

D: Rhode Island

6. Grand Teton National Park is located in which state? 

A: Wyoming

B: Montana

C: Colorado

D: Lake Sunapee

7. Which pair of nearby cities contain the largest shipping ports in the United States? 

A: Los Angeles & Long Beach

B: San Francisco & San Jose

C: Hampton & Virginia Beach

D: Boston & Cambridge

8. Which state borders the Canadian Province of New Brunswick?

A: Washington 

B: North Dakota 

C: New York 

D: Maine

9. The Northwest Angle is located in which state?  

A: Alaska

B: Oregon

C: Minnesota 

D: Ohio

10. Which of the following is the most populous city in Montana?

A: Helena

B: Billings 

C: Bozeman 

D: Missoula