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US New Mexico State Geography Test 2

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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 National Mall:
A) Monument park strip
B) Shopping center
C) Race track
D) Airport
Question 2
Which of the following best defines the US capital?
A) New York
B) Washington DC
C) Philadelphia
D) Boston
Question 3
Santa Fe is the capital of which state?
A) Delaware
B) New Hampshire
C) New Mexico
D) Wisconsin
Question 4
What best defines New Mexico famous for?
A) Lobsters
B) Glaciers
C) Swamps
D) Deserts and pueblos
Question 5
Which of the following best defines the largest city in New Mexico?
A) Albuquerque
B) Santa Fe
C) Las Cruces
D) Rio Rancho
Question 6
Which of the following best defines 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 Lincoln Memorial?
A) Battlefield
B) Museum
C) Lincoln statue hall
D) Library
Question 8
Provide the definition of the National Archives:
A) Art museum
B) Zoo
C) Stadium
D) Document keeper
Question 9
Which of the following best defines the Jefferson Memorial?
A) Domed tribute hall
B) Office block
C) Stadium
D) Bridge
Question 10
What is New Mexico famous for?
A) Lobsters
B) Deserts and pueblos
C) Glaciers
D) Swamps
Question 11
Alaska or New Mexico: which is larger?
A) New Mexico
B) They are equal
C) Alaska
D) Neither one
Question 12
Which was the 47th state?
A) Delaware
B) New Hampshire
C) Wisconsin
D) New Mexico
Question 13
In which year exactly did New Mexico become a state?
A) 1912
B) 1959
C) 1817
D) 1858
Question 14
Between Hawaii and New Mexico, which is further south?
A) New Mexico
B) Hawaii
C) They are equal
D) Neither one
Question 15
In which year did New Mexico become a state?
A) 1959
B) 1817
C) 1912
D) 1858
Question 16
What state uses the abbreviation NM?
A) Delaware
B) New Hampshire
C) Wisconsin
D) New Mexico
Question 17
Provide the definition of New Mexico famous for:
A) Deserts and pueblos
B) Lobsters
C) Glaciers
D) Swamps
Question 18
What best defines the Lincoln Memorial made of?
A) Wood cabin
B) Marble hall and statue
C) Steel tower
D) Brick fort
Question 19
Which state is called the Land of Enchantment?
A) Delaware
B) New Hampshire
C) New Mexico
D) Wisconsin
Question 20
What best defines the largest city in New Mexico?
A) Santa Fe
B) Las Cruces
C) Rio Rancho
D) Albuquerque

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