2. THE MEANING OF THE U.S. FLAG
The stars in the U.S. flag represent the 50
states and its stripes are the thirteen original
colonies.
Each color has a meaning to the flag. The
white represents its purity and innocence.
Blue did not have a meaning until 1777. It
now stands for the chief, which is justice,
vigilance, and perseverance. Red is the
valor and the hardiness.
3. BODIES OF WATER SURROUNDING THE UNITED
STATES
The Pacific Ocean borders the west coast of
the united states.
The Atlantic Ocean borders the east coast of
the united states.
The Gulf of Mexico borders Texas, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, Florida.
4. CHESAPEAKE BAY
Is the largest estuaries in the United States!
More than 150 rivers and streams end here
and it is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
The states that border Chesapeake bay are
Virginia and Maryland.
5. PUGET SOUND
Washington is the only state that borders it
and it is shared with Canada.
It also connects to the Pacific Ocean
It is the second largest estuary.
6. GREAT SALT LAKE
It is found in Utah, you can’t drink water from
this lake because of it’s saltiness.
It believed to be created by an iceberg that
was left from the last ice age.
Due to the saltiness of the lake there is a
limited amount of aquatic life.
7. NIAGARA FALLS
The Niagara Falls is actually 3 different falls.
Canada and the state of New York border it.
The water from the falls flows into the great
lakes.
8. THE GREAT LAKES
The Great Lakes are actually 5 lakes.
Their names are Superior, Michigan, Huron,
Erie, Ontario.
The lakes are also used as a natural border
between the United States and Canada.
9. THE MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River- is one of the longests river in
the United States, it also flows into the
Mississippi River.
It flows through 7 states.
The name Missouri means those who have
dug out canoes.
10. THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
The name Mississippi was given to it by
Indians it means big river.
It runs through 10 states and it ends at the
gulf of Mexico.
12. THE COLORADO RIVER
Runs thru 7 states
Forms a border between Arizona and
California
13. THE HUDSON RIVER
The Iroquois called it the Mohegan
Creates the border between new jersey and
New York
The Hudson river also connects to the
Mohawk river.
14. THE COLOMBIA RIVER
This river begins in Canada and ends up in
the Pacific Ocean
The Colombia river connects to the snake
river .
It is also known as big river.
15. THE RIO GRANDE
This river serves as a natural border between
the state of Texas and Mexico.
This river begins in Colorado and ends in the
Gulf of Mexico.
16. UNITED STATES FACTS
As of July 2011 its population was 313,232,044.
Based on land area the U. S. is the largest country in
the world.
44 presidents have lead the United States, as of
today.
The new president is Barack Obama and he is
serving his second term.
George Washington was the 1st president of the
United States.
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
18. UNITED STATES RIVERS
There is more than 250,000 rivers.
For example the Mississippi is one of the
largest rivers in the Unites States.
One of the longest rivers is Missouri, which
flows approximately 2,500 miles.
19. CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE
U.S.
River Estuary
Delta Ocean
20. CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE
U.S.
River Estuary
Delta Ocean
Wrong!
Chesapeak
e Bay is the
largest
estuary in
the U.S.
21. CHESAPEAKE BAY IS THE LARGEST _____ IN THE
U.S.
River Estuary
Delta Ocean
Right!
Chesapeak
e Bay is the
largest
estuary in
the U.S.!
22. THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY
SALTY.
True False
23. THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY
SALTY.
True False
Incorrect!
The Great
Salt Lake is
very salty,
but it is in
Utah, not
Texas
24. THE GREAT SALT LAKE FOUND IN TEXAS IS VERY
SALTY.
True False
Correct!
The Great
Salt Lake is
located in
Utah, not
Texas.
25. THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS
SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER?
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Indian
Ocean
Mississippi
River
26. THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS
SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER?
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Indian
Ocean
Mississippi
River
Sorry! The
West coast
of the U.S.
is
surrounded
by the
Pacific
Ocean.
27. THE WESTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES IS
SURROUNDED BY WHICH BODY OF WATER?
Pacific
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Indian
Ocean
Mississippi
River
Right! The
Pacific
Ocean
surrounds
the West
coast of the
U.S.!
28. WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT
LAKE?
A. Ontario B. Huron
C. Erie D. Ohio
29. WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT
LAKE?
A. Ontario B. Huron
C. Erie D. Ohio
Wrong!
This is in
fact one of
the Great
Lakes.
30. WHAT OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A GREAT
LAKE?
A. Ontario B. Huron
C. Erie D. Ohio
Right! The
Ohio River
is not a
Great
Lake.
32. WHICH RIVER IS THE LARGEST AND WHICH IS
THE LONGEST?
A. Mississippi;
Missouri
B. Lake Erie;
Rio Grande
C. Mississippi;
Colorado
D. Missouri;
Hudson
44. HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA SERVED?
One Two
45. HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA SERVED?
One Two
Wrong!
Barak
Obama is
serving his
second
term!
46. HOW MANY TERMS HAS PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA SERVED?
One Two
You sure
know your
stuff!
47. WORDS TO KNOW
Topography:
A description of the surface features of
a region, both natural and man-made
Hills and
Mountains
Valley
s
Lakes, rivers,
and streams
Roads,
railroads,
and
landfills
48. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN EXAMPLE
OF TOPOGRAPHY?
A. B.
C. D.
51. Gulf: a sea or ocean partly enclosed
by land.
Plain: an open area of land without
any trees.
Delta: a flat triangular area at the
end of a river that separates into
several other areas.
Desert: a region of dry land with
little to no vegetation.
More words to know…
Example
56. A DELTA IS_____
A. Dry area with little or no vegetation.
B. A triangular area of water at the mouth of a
river that separates into several different
areas.
C. A flat area of land with no trees.
D. A body of water, a sea or ocean, partially
surrounded by land.
59. U.S. GEOGRAPHY TRIVIA QUESTIONS
Let’s see how much you know about the
United States!
60. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
New Mexico
Pennsylvania New York
Maine
In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
61. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
New Mexico
Pennsylvania New York
Maine
In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
Correct!!
Niagara Falls is in northern
New York, but part of
Niagara Falls in in Canada
62. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
New Mexico
Pennsylvania New York
Maine
In which state would you find the Niagara Falls?
Incorrect!!
Niagara Falls is in northern
New York, but part of
Niagara Falls in in Canada
65. US GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
In which state would you find the bulk of the Ozarks?
Incorrect!!
The Ozarks is a mountain
range and plateau. The
Ozarks fill 60,000 sq miles of
the USA
67. The bubble rock is located in which state?
Maine
Minnesota None of these
Missouri
US Geo Quiz
Correct!!
Bubble Rock is an
enormous rock
balanced on the edge of
a cliff. But how did it get
there…
68. The bubble rock is located in which state?
Maine
Minnesota None of these
Missouri
US Geo Quiz
Incorrect!!
Bubble Rock is an
enormous rock
balanced on the edge of
a cliff. But how did it get
there…
69. The Mount St. Helens is located in what
state?
Nebraska
North Dakota Washington
California
70. The Mount St. Helens is located in what
state?
Nebraska
North Dakota Washington
CaliforniaCORRECT!!!!
Mount St. Helens is
located in Washington.
71. The Mount St. Helens is located in what
state?
Nebraska
North Dakota Washington
CaliforniaIncorrect!
Mount St. Helens is
located in Washington.