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US Illinois State Geography Test 6

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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Geography State Geography (High School) High School (Geography 9-12, AP) USA USA Geography Standards & AP Human Geography
What is this test? for Geography practice (Geography State Geography (High School)), USA — High School (Geography 9-12, AP) level, USA.
For High School students studying Geography in the USA
Section: Geography State Geography (High School) · Education: High School · Part: Geography State Geography (High School) · Country: USA

Geography is a fundamental science that helps us understand the world and our environment, addressing physical and human elements holistically.

Questions in this test will improve your map-reading skills and reinforce geographic concepts.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Provide the definition of the largest city in DC:
A) Washington
B) Georgetown
C) Arlington
D) Alexandria
Question 2
Alaska or Illinois: which is larger?
A) Illinois
B) Alaska
C) They are equal
D) Neither one
Question 3
Wyoming or Illinois: which has fewer people?
A) Illinois
B) They are equal
C) Wyoming
D) Neither one
Question 4
Which of the following best defines the largest city in Illinois?
A) Springfield
B) Peoria
C) Naperville
D) Chicago
Question 5
Which of the following best defines the National Archives?
A) Document keeper
B) Art museum
C) Zoo
D) Stadium
Question 6
Provide the definition of cherry blossoms:
A) Fall leaves
B) DC spring trees gift
C) Winter ice
D) Summer heat
Question 7
Which of the following best defines the Vietnam Memorial?
A) Statue
B) Arch
C) Black granite wall
D) Tower
Question 8
Provide the definition of the Library of Congress:
A) Small archive
B) Bookstore
C) School
D) Largest library
Question 9
Provide the definition of DC's quadrants:
A) NW, NE, SE, SW
B) East-West
C) no quadrants
D) North only
Question 10
Which of the following best defines the WWII Memorial?
A) Single wall
B) Pillar fountain plaza
C) Tall tower
D) Long bridge
Question 11
California or Illinois: which has more people?
A) Illinois
B) They are equal
C) California
D) Neither one
Question 12
Name the 21st state.
A) Montana
B) Arkansas
C) California
D) Illinois
Question 13
Which of the following best defines the FDR Memorial?
A) Four-room outdoor tribute
B) Single obelisk
C) Indoor hall
D) Tall arch
Question 14
Which of the following best defines DC famous for?
A) Beaches
B) Federal government
C) Farms
D) Factories
Question 15
Rhode Island or Illinois: which is smaller?
A) Illinois
B) They are equal
C) Rhode Island
D) Neither one
Question 16
The 21st state was which?
A) Montana
B) Arkansas
C) California
D) Illinois
Question 17
Which of the following best defines the Pentagon?
A) Defense headquarters
B) Museum
C) Court
D) Stadium
Question 18
Between Rhode Island and Illinois, which is smaller?
A) Illinois
B) Rhode Island
C) They are equal
D) Neither one
Question 19
Hawaii or Illinois: which is further south?
A) Illinois
B) They are equal
C) Hawaii
D) Neither one
Question 20
Which of the following best defines the Tidal Basin?
A) River dam
B) Ocean bay
C) Lake
D) Cherry tree reservoir

About This Test

For Elementary (K-5) to University (USA) — U.S. states & capitals, regions and 63 national parks plus world geography, map skills, climate zones and AP Human Geography. Section: Geography, USA.

Geography USA — 3,200 tests: States × regions × parks × world + AP Human. 51 jurisdictions (50 states + District of Columbia): capitals, maps, landforms, climate zones, water resources, national parks (63), plus physical/human/economic/cultural geography. Levels: Elementary, Middle, High School, University. Each topic 8×20Q.

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Study Tips:

  • Learn regions before capitals
  • Practice map skills weekly
  • Link parks to landforms
  • Keep forum geo-discussion kind