DevOpp's Geography Quiz July 2025

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 states borders Lake Ontario?
A: Vermont
B: New York
C: Pennsylvania
D: New Jersey

2. Which of the following cities borders the Mississippi River?
A: Des Moines, IA
B: Iowa City, IA
C: Cedar Rapids, IA
D: Davenport, IA

3. Which of the following states does not contain a part of Yellowstone National Park?
A: Utah
B: Wyoming
C: Montana
D: Idaho

4. Which of the following cities borders the Pacific Ocean?
A: Sacramento, CA
B: Fresno, CA
C: Santa Barbara, CA
D: Bakersfield, CA

5. Which of the following states does not border Lake Michigan?
A: Wisconsin
B: Illinois
C: Indiana
D: Ohio

6. Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern United States, is located in which state?
A: Virginia
B: North Carolina
C: Tennessee
D: Kentucky

7. Puget Sound is located in which state?
A: Maine
B: Florida
C: Washington
D: California

8. Which of the following cities does not border the Atlantic Ocean?
A: Orlando
B: Melbourne
C: West Palm Beach
D: Miami

9. Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England, is located in which state?
A: Massachusetts
B: Vermont
C: New Hampshire
D: Maine

10. Which of the following cities borders the Mississippi River?
A: Nashville, TN
B: Memphis, TN
C: Knoxville, TN
D: Jackson, TN