New York--The Empire State

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1. New York was named after the Duke of York? True False

2. What is New York's state motto? Excommunicate Excalibur Excelsior Excitement

3. What is the state fish? Bonefish Native Brook Trout Northern Pike Polka-Dot Batfish

4. What is the state mammal? Beaver Skunk Weasel Racoon

5. What is New York's state fruit? Orange Pear Apple Peach

6. What is the state gem? Purple Amythest Dark Blue Sapphire Wine-Red Garnet Sky-Blue Aquamarine

7. New York's state fossil is called "Eurypterus rana"? True False

8. What is New York's state muffin? Oat Bran Apple Blueberry Chocolate Chip

9. Where is New York's state fair held? Albany Yonkers Syracuse Peekskill

10. Where is the geographic center of New York? Rochester Madison Oneida Utica

11. What is the highest point? De Wolf Point Cedar Point Mount Marcy Mount Pinnacle

12. What is the average temperature in July? 79 degrees F 99 degrees F 89 degrees F 69 degrees F

13. What is the average temperature in January? 1 degree F 11 degrees F 21 degrees F 31 degrees F

14. What is the second largest city in New York? Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Yonkers

15. How many counties are in New York? 62 84 39 69