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USA has many regions: Northeast, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, the South (and the Deep South), the West and the Southwest, Appalachia, and dozens more. This category includes US territories as well as specific areas of the USA.
46 quizzes and 515 trivia questions.
1.
  Which Orange County: California or Florida?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It is 2187 air miles (3519 kilometres) from Santa Ana, California, to Orlando, Florida. How well can you sort Orange County, California, from Orange County, Florida?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, May 07 24
Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Average
FatherSteve gold member
May 07 24
285 plays
2.
  Familiar Places in the Midwest    
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
The Midwest is a region in the United States consisting of 12 states. I have selected 10 sites that are known throughout the region and attract people from all around.
Average, 10 Qns, cardsfan_027, Dec 23 23
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Average
cardsfan_027 gold member
Dec 23 23
681 plays
3.
  Around America in Limerick Form   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Now try my "States Quiz" on Fun Trivia / In limerick form I will give-i-ya / I know I'm no bard / And don't think too hard / I don't want to have to re-viv-i-ya! (And I won't mention "the man from Nantucket"!)
Easier, 10 Qns, snediger, May 17 11
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
snediger
2939 plays
4.
  Around America in Limerick Form (#2)   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's my "Limerick'd States" (Number Two)/ More quizzing in fun verse for you/ My entries won't chafe/ They're guaranteed safe/ So please don't threaten to sue! (And forget about "the man from Nantucket" on this one, too.)
Very Easy, 10 Qns, snediger, Oct 14 11
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
snediger
2029 plays
5.
  Get in the Zone   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz on some cities or states in the United States. You just guess which time zone the area is primarily in. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Aug 04 12
Average
Nightmare gold member
5280 plays
6.
  New England    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about New England, hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, citymouse, Sep 19 24
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citymouse
Sep 19 24
4311 plays
7.
  East Coast Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is focused on cities, states, landmarks, and natural features found along the East Coast of the United States.
Easier, 10 Qns, Jasonelien, Jun 13 16
Easier
Jasonelien
999 plays
8.
  Panhandles of the US    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the US the term panhandle is used for a narrow piece of land that juts out from a state border into another state, in part because they look like pan handles on maps. How much do you know about these interesting areas?
Average, 10 Qns, SixShutouts66, May 13 21
Average
SixShutouts66 gold member
May 13 21
343 plays
9.
  Midwest States - Which City is Closest?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz will list four cities from one Midwestern state. The question will deal with which city is closest to the state or landmark listed in the question. Best of luck.
Average, 15 Qns, Spaudrey, Jan 18 14
Average
Spaudrey
1259 plays
10.
  US East Coast Landmarks   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The East Coast of the United States is the scene of many historical events in US history. Much of this history has been commemorated. What do you know about these landmarks?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jan 12 18
Average
Joepetz gold member
Jan 12 18
1240 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Where is the southern terminus of the AT?

From Quiz "Hiking the Appalachian Trail"




11.
  Western U.S. Mountains and Mountain Ranges    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about different mountains and mountain ranges in the Western United States. Hope you enjoy it!
Easier, 10 Qns, serpa, Feb 19 15
Easier
serpa
772 plays
12.
  My "Big Blue" - Lake Tahoe   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having been fortunate to have lived in South Lake Tahoe for many years, I wanted to pay tribute to one of the most beautiful places I know. Thanks for playing!
Tough, 10 Qns, doorsfan58, Dec 28 20
Tough
doorsfan58
Dec 28 20
667 plays
13.
  New England Rivers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rivers in New England have been relied upon for commerce and recreation. See if you can identify the New England rivers in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Jan 18 11
Average
CmdrK gold member
688 plays
14.
  Do You Know New England?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of New England with the questions in this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, mrsx04, Feb 29 12
Average
mrsx04
2447 plays
15.
  Summer Vacation in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
There are lots of fun places to visit and play in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Let's explore some of them.
Average, 20 Qns, egoett, Sep 18 23
Average
egoett
Sep 18 23
1934 plays
16.
  Navigation Station: Western USA   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Oh no, I've lost my map! Do you think you could help me navigate my way through the wonders of the American West?
Average, 10 Qns, atlas84, Jun 22 19
Average
atlas84
Jun 22 19
419 plays
17.
  A Short History of the Hudson River Valley    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Hudson River valley was part of the Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederland before 1664 when the British gained control. The valley played a vital role during the Revolution as well.
Average, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Jan 22 19
Average
AlexT781
Jan 22 19
232 plays
18.
  The Midwest - Great Places to Visit   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Midwest is the heartland of the United States. The twelve states in this region offer a wide variety of fascinating places to visit. Here is a short trip to ten 'road-side attractions'. -- The USA Midwest Players
Difficult, 10 Qns, JMElston, Jul 18 09
Difficult
JMElston
910 plays
19.
  U.S. Territories Are They Countries?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just how much do you know about U.S. territories. Are they basically their own countries or more like U.S. states? You decide.
Difficult, 10 Qns, will7g, Nov 17 14
Difficult
will7g
1886 plays
20.
  Oh, Dem Bayou Boys!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look at the Gulf Coast region of the United States that ranges from Florida to Texas, focusing on the lands and the people of the bayou country.
Tough, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Sep 22 14
Tough
logcrawler gold member
443 plays
21.
  Trivia Gone West   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am proud to present to you the Best of the West's first team quiz. Pack your bags and saddle up for a little adventure out in the lands of the wild west.
Average, 10 Qns, skydude13579, Oct 07 14
Average
skydude13579
650 plays
22.
  Yankees in the Mist   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
New England is home to two of the three largest islands on the US east coast. This quiz is about some of the more unique islands of the area. The incorrect answers generally follow a theme and are real geographical areas in New England.
Tough, 15 Qns, toughynutter, May 04 24
Tough
toughynutter
May 04 24
748 plays
23.
  The Left Coast   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the "left" coast of the United States.
Average, 10 Qns, andymuenz, Jul 23 21
Average
andymuenz gold member
Jul 23 21
424 plays
24.
  New England Fun Facts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The New England Alliance proudly presents some interesting facts on our home region enjoy.
Tough, 10 Qns, themonarch, Oct 28 12
Tough
themonarch gold member
466 plays
25.
  Palmyra: A Secluded Paradise in the Pacific?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Palmyra is an island set in the middle an ocean. Some believe the island holds host to an unknown demon. To others Palmyra is a paradise, where one can escape their troubles. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on this secluded paradise.
Average, 10 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Jul 01 22
Average
JuniorTheJaws gold member
Jul 01 22
450 plays
26.
  Midwest Travel Destinations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz of places, some well known and some not so well known, that my family has been to on our travels. How many do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, knto, Aug 02 20
Average
knto
Aug 02 20
498 plays
27.
  Fire and Ice    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief quiz of the Cascade Mountains of North America. Information per the United States Geological Survey for the most part.
Average, 10 Qns, ned of arabia, Oct 21 15
Average
ned of arabia
2759 plays
28.
  Rivers of the Southeast   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give a description of somewhere along each river and you will answer which river you think it is.
Average, 10 Qns, Alabadrock, Feb 04 17
Average
Alabadrock
2190 plays
29.
  Heart of America   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Midwest is the heart of America. Each state has unique features.
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Feb 10 15
Average
Rehaberpro
581 plays
30.
  "Rust Belt" Cities of the USA   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeastern portions of the United States known as the "Rust Belt"?
Average, 10 Qns, lancehupp, Jun 08 21
Average
lancehupp
Jun 08 21
720 plays
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  U.S. East Coast Rivers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the name of a river and a city located along it, you answer which US state they're located in.
Average, 10 Qns, wjames, Jan 06 15
Average
wjames gold member
572 plays
32.
  Hiking the Appalachian Trail    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one challenge where success depends mainly upon one thing-yourself! Over 2,000 set out each year to thru-hike with only 10% making it.
Average, 10 Qns, fireman44, Jun 17 20
Average
fireman44
Jun 17 20
1108 plays
33.
  Why Did They Call The Place That?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some southern cities and towns in the U.S. have interesting if not downright peculiar names. How they got their names is the subject of this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Jan 05 14
Tough
logcrawler gold member
393 plays
34.
  The Coastal Redwoods    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love the northern California coastal region and its redwood forests. Here is a quiz about my home.
Average, 10 Qns, sparkygirl, Sep 20 09
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sparkygirl
394 plays
35.
  Around New England    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Having lived in five out of six New England states, I feel qualified to share some of the interesting facts about the part of the world I call home. If you can't start by naming all six states, then you may find this quiz challenging!
Average, 10 Qns, grayrider, Nov 11 19
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grayrider
Nov 11 19
239 plays
36.
  The Adirondack 46    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks were all once thought to be over 4000' feet. Modern surveys show that four of them come up a little short. See if you can avoid coming up a little short on this quiz that tours 15 of those peaks.
Average, 15 Qns, Naugros, Jan 06 06
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Naugros
393 plays
37.
  Lake Erie Islands    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Lake Erie Islands are an exquisite and amazing group of islands near upper Ohio. Find out just how much you know about these treasures with this quiz about the basics of some of the islands.
Tough, 10 Qns, DizzyKitty, Feb 10 07
Tough
DizzyKitty
417 plays
38.
  The Appalachian Mountains    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Appalachian Mountains are amongst the oldest mountain ranges in the world, at one time being taller than the Himalayas. Throughout the past 400 years, this mountain chain has undergone huge changes from increased human activity in the region.
Average, 10 Qns, geno1990, Mar 11 11
Average
geno1990
565 plays
39.
  Into The Valley Of Death    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To enter Death Valley unprepared can mean disaster or even death. Come explore one of the hottest places in the United States.
Average, 10 Qns, teacher60, Oct 08 16
Average
teacher60
571 plays
40.
  The Mighty Mississippi    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Mississippi flows through the heart of the USA for 2350 miles. It provides water for 20 million Americans but how much do you know about this mighty river?
Average, 10 Qns, boltonw, Jul 15 21
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boltonw
Jul 15 21
1901 plays
41.
  Appalachian Place Names 2    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The Southern Appalachian Mountains in the US have many unique places with unusual names! This quiz works the same as my first one. Just guess which place names are real, and which are fictional or false.
Average, 25 Qns, apologetic_cynic, Nov 22 23
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apologetic_cynic
Nov 22 23
897 plays
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  Appalachian Place Names    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The southern Appalachian mountains in the US have many unique places with unusual names. See if you can guess which of these are actual places and which are fiction!
Average, 25 Qns, apologetic_cynic, Jan 20 24
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apologetic_cynic
Jan 20 24
901 plays
43.
  Southern New England Weather    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on the erratic and entertaining weather conditions that impact Southern New England, including specific famous examples of severe weather events, as well as important weather offices located in the region.
Average, 10 Qns, occludedfront, Aug 01 11
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occludedfront
353 plays
44.
  Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For my first contribution, I'm drawing on my 2008 through-hike in this continuation of fireman44's "Hiking the Appalachian Trail" quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, memphistim, Nov 03 11
Tough
memphistim
290 plays
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  Geography of the South    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Interesting tidbits on noteworthy places from Texas to Tennessee and beyond.
Difficult, 10 Qns, barolobill, Jul 14 03
Difficult
barolobill
2372 plays
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  The Southwest    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know the US Southwest? This quiz consists of 10 questions ranging from Las Vegas to Sedona, and beyond...enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, saracen, Nov 20 11
Difficult
saracen
1899 plays

USA - Specific Regions Trivia Questions

1. As recently as 1901 efforts had been made to annex the Florida Panhandle into which other state?

From Quiz
Panhandles of the US

Answer: Alabama

The Florida Panhandle is the extension of the state's northwestern boundary, approximately 200 miles long and between 50 and 100 miles wide. The state of Alabama lies to its north and west and Georgia to its north. Throughout much of its history the people living in the Florida Panhandle have had much more in common with their compatriots in Alabama, and travel to it was much easier than to eastern or southern Florida. People in Alabama Territory had requested Congress include the Panhandle in 1811 while Florida was still a Spanish possession. They repeated the request when Alabama was granted statehood in 1819. In 1822, 1826, and 1840 residents of western Florida added their voice by requesting that they incorporated into Alabama. In 1869 and 1873 the request was thwarted by the Alabama legislature balking at the proposed price, and in 1901 a final negotiation failed. The state capital of Tallahassee and the important naval air base at Pensacola are the two most important cities in the region.

2. The first Dutch settlers arrived in 1614, near modern-day Albany. There they constructed a short-lived fort named Fort Nassau. What perennial problem caused the abandonment of the settlement in 1617?

From Quiz A Short History of the Hudson River Valley

Answer: flooding

The Dutch had settled on Castle Island in the Hudson River. The island frequently flooded, and the settlers were unable to stop it. They abandoned Fort Nassau in 1617. Today, Castle Island no longer exists but has been incorporated into the Port of Albany.

3. In Wisconsin there is an area where the Ice Age did not level the land, so some of it looks much as it did 19,000 years ago. What is this area called?

From Quiz Heart of America

Answer: Wisconsin Dells

The word 'dells' is from the French 'dalles' for narrows. The Dells was at the margin of the continental glacier but was never covered by glacial ice sheets. It has been called the 'Driftless Area'. Rocks found in the area are over 500 million years old, pushed in by the glacier. There is a five mile gorge with 100 foot cliffs that is a place of extreme beauty. Most of the area is protected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is not open to the general public. Boat rides are available to see parts of the area. The town of Wisconsin Dells is a mecca for various theme parks unrelated to the Dells.

4. How many US states border the Pacific Ocean?

From Quiz The Left Coast

Answer: 5

California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii all border the Pacific. Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959, but the other three were all admitted in the 19th century, before several of the states in the interior of the country.

5. Which U.S. state has Dade City located on the Withlacoochee River?

From Quiz U.S. East Coast Rivers

Answer: Florida

Originating in Florida's Green Swamp, the Withlacoochee empties into the Gulf of Mexico. It's also known as the Crooked River, as it flows west, then north, then northwest, and then west again.

6. Wedowee, Alabama. Man, like, how do you even PRONOUNCE that? Well, phonetically, it would be sort of like this: Wee-DOW-wee. Its name can be traced to the Native American Creek Indian language. What did the word 'wedowee' mean, in that tongue?

From Quiz Why Did They Call The Place That?

Answer: old water

The tiny town of Wedowee in eastern Alabama near the Georgia border had a population of roughly 823 in 2011. The name in the Creek language meant something like "old water". (Ironically, considering the source of its name, according to the 2010 U.S. Census, the overall population consisted of roughly 69% White; 30% Black; with JUST BARELY over 1/10th of 1% NATIVE AMERICAN, and with a very small percentage of other races represented.)

7. What is the "Southwick Jog"?

From Quiz New England Fun Facts

Answer: The small notch in the southern border of Massachusetts

Massachusetts gained the area, which dips into the otherwise uniform Massachusetts-Connecticut border, in 1804 to compensate for earlier survey errors, and for losing several towns to Connecticut in the 1600s and 1700s. This fun fact was brought to you by gruffybear.

8. Father Pedro Font named which mountains that are located in California?

From Quiz Western U.S. Mountains and Mountain Ranges

Answer: Sierra Nevada Mountains

Pedro Font, a member of the De Anza Expedition, was on the Coast Ranges to the west and saw a mountain range to the east across the Central Valley in 1776. He labeled the mountains "Sierra Nevada" on a map in 1777, even though that name was used earlier on a few smaller ranges. Translated from Spanish as "snow-covered mountains", the mountain range is 400 miles (644 km) long with twelve peaks over 14,000 feet (4,267 m) elevation.

9. What is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail?

From Quiz Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Part 2

Answer: Clingman's Dome

At 6643ft, Clingman's Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains, but is not on the trail.

10. What term is given to strong ocean-enhanced storms which can paralyze coastal New England cities with heavy snow and high winds during winter? They are named after the direction of the wind that is associated with them.

From Quiz Southern New England Weather

Answer: Nor'easters

Nor'easters can bury cities such as Boston under feet of snow and the howling wind can create blizzard conditions, making travel impossible at times. These storms usually intensify rapidly as they move along the coastline of the Northeast in the winter.

11. Washington DC is home to a remarkable obelisk. Which equally remarkable man from American history does it commemorate?

From Quiz US East Coast Landmarks

Answer: George Washington

The obelisk in question is the Washington Monument, in honor of the first President and leader in the War of Independence. Standing a massive 555 feet tall, it took 26 years to complete, being finished in 1884. It is the most prominent feature on the Washington skyline, and offers extensive views from its lofty summit. (submitted by player barrywlj)

12. Many steel factories along the Monongahela River in this "City of Bridges" boomed during the early twentieth century, and then later collapsed in the 1970s.

From Quiz "Rust Belt" Cities of the USA

Answer: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Although Pittsburgh is most famous for its steel industry, the city was known as the "Iron City" in the early 19th century. The city was founded in 1758.

13. Situated in the southern region of the mountain chain, this National Park is the most visited in the USA. What is it called?

From Quiz The Appalachian Mountains

Answer: Great Smoky Mountains

Established in 1934, this park draws in over nine million people a year. It is reputed as being 'the most biologically diverse temperate forest in the world'. (Source: worldwildlife.org)

14. The longest river in New England is 407 miles (655 km) long and is also the most powerful. It forms the boundary between two states. What is its name?

From Quiz New England Rivers

Answer: Connecticut River

The Connecticut River drains into Long Island Sound. As settlers moved north they took the name of the river with them. Its source is the Fourth Connecticut Lake in northern New Hampshire. Since the river already had a name, they might have thought they needed to name the lakes to match.

15. In what part of the USA is Death Valley found?

From Quiz Into The Valley Of Death

Answer: Southwest

Four major mountain ranges lie between Death Valley and the Pacific Ocean: the Amargosa Range, the Panamint Range, the Sylvania Mountains and Owlshead Mountains. Death Valley lies on the border of California and Nevada.

16. What's the name of the ocean nearest to the northern California coastal region?

From Quiz The Coastal Redwoods

Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Latin "mare pacificum" means "peaceful sea". At over 65 million square miles, it is larger in area than all the land area in the world.

17. While there are a variety of summer and winter activities available for all ages, which "always-open" year-round industry, catering mostly to adults, is the primary tourist attraction of the Lake Tahoe area?

From Quiz My "Big Blue" - Lake Tahoe

Answer: Casinos

While there are 11 casinos on the Nevada side of the lake (six on the south shore and five on the north), the largest and most well-known clubs are located in Stateline, NV, adjacent to South Lake Tahoe. Driving on Highway 50 eastbound from California into Nevada, you would first see Harvey's Resort Hotel and Casino on the left, and Harrah's Resort on the right. Further on the left is the Horizon Resort, with the MontBleu (formally Caesar's Tahoe) across the highway on the right. All four offer world-class amenities in their casinos as well as their high-rise hotels, each having spectacular views of the lake. (Author's note) I had the opportunity to work at Harvey's for 15 years, and it was a wonderful experience. Please say hello to all my friends the next time you drop in, and..good luck!

18. Former US President George Herbert Walker Bush had a summer home, which he used during his Presidency, at Walker's Point in which New England state?

From Quiz Do You Know New England?

Answer: Maine

Walker's Point is in Kennebunkport, Maine.

19. Which time zone would you find the state of Minnesota in?

From Quiz Get in the Zone

Answer: Central

Minnesota is in the northern central part of the country, bordered by Manitoba and Ontario in Canada.

20. This third highest of the High Peaks was named for its conical shape. Its sharply "pitched" slopes reach 4960', the tallest of the 46 that does not exceed 5000' in altitude.

From Quiz The Adirondack 46

Answer: Mt. Haystack

One of the many High Peaks named by Orson "Old Mountain Phelps". It has arguably one of the best views of any of the 46. Although Marcy was Phelps' favorite, he liked the view from Haystack better, but only because the view from Marcy lacked Marcy itself.

21. Roughly how long is the entire length of the Appalachian Trail (commonly called the AT)?

From Quiz Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Answer: 2,160 miles

Although due to relocation of sections of the trail vary the distance by several miles each year, this is generally the recognized length.

22. Captain Swale is credited for discovering Palmyra. In which year did he make his discovery?

From Quiz Palmyra: A Secluded Paradise in the Pacific?

Answer: 1802

In 1802, Captain Swale discovered the island while sailing his ship 'Palmyra'. His ship was thrown off course by a tropical storm. After the storm had cleared, Swale noticed that the 'Palmyra' was grounded by a coral reef bed. Swale had to rock the big ship gently back and forth to loosen her from the reef bed. He eventually found a way through the coral and anchored the 'Palmyra' to an old dock that was located on the beaches of the island. After surveying the island, Captain Swale went back to Hawaii to claim his discovery. Since he discovered the island, he was able to choose the name. He named the island after his ship, 'Palmyra'.

23. What was the precious resource that allowed(according to Congress) the U.S. to claim any uninhabited island anywhere in the world and declare it a U.S. territory?

From Quiz U.S. Territories Are They Countries?

Answer: Guano (bird droppings)

Guano was used as fertilizer in the 19th century. It was mined and its collection was highly profitable. The U.S. still controls 8 of the 79 territories claimed by the Guano Act of 1856.

24. In what year was silver discovered in Nevada?

From Quiz The Southwest

Answer: 1859

Silver was discovered in Nevada nine years after the discovery of gold in 1850.

25. What is the source of the Mississippi river?

From Quiz The Mighty Mississippi

Answer: Lake Itasca

The Mississippi begins in this lake in northern Minnesota as a stream only three foot deep at 413 metres above sea level.

26. The Nebraska Panhandle is an extension of the state boundaries in which direction?

From Quiz Panhandles of the US

Answer: West

The Nebraska Panhandle is the western extension of the state, approximately 100 miles east to west and 125 miles north to south. It is about 2/3 the north-to-south length of the rest of the state. The largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle is Scotts Bluff. It's also the location of the geographical feature Chimney Rock and the whimsical Carhenge, a replica of Stonehenge using abandoned automobiles instead of monoliths. The region of the Nebraska Panhandle differs from the rest of the state in that is more pasture land than agricultural, and many residents feel more in common with the neighboring state of Wyoming to its west.

27. How many of the eight Ivy League colleges are located in New England?

From Quiz Around New England

Answer: 4

Brown University is in Rhode Island, Yale is in Connecticut, Harvard is in Massachusetts and Dartmouth is in New Hampshire.

28. The Mason-Dixon line is the border between what two states?

From Quiz East Coast Trivia

Answer: Maryland and Pennsylvania

The Mason-Dixon line marks the border of Maryland and Pennsylvania. It is named after the two surveyors, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who surveyed it in the 1760s.

29. Sleepy North Dakota had an economic boom in the 2000s because of fracking. What is fracking?

From Quiz Heart of America

Answer: A process of oil extraction

Dictionaries define fracking as "a procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The larger fissures allow more oil and gas to flow out of the formation and into the wellbore, from where it can be extracted". Although fracking is not unique to North Dakota, it has benefited by development of the techniques. Fracking has an environmental impact and is the subject of frequent debates. Special sand is needed as an abrasive so the impact goes beyond just the fracking sites.

30. What river forms most of the border between Oregon and Washington?

From Quiz The Left Coast

Answer: Columbia River

The Columbia River starts in Canada, flows through Washington and forms most of the border between Oregon and Washington. Singer Woody Guthrie helped make it famous with songs such as "Roll On Columbia" and "Grand Coulee Dam".

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