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US New Mexico State Geography Test 8

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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Geography State Geography (University) University (Geography, USA) USA USA Geography Standards & AP Human Geography
What is this test? for Geography practice (Geography State Geography (University)), USA — University (Geography, USA) level, USA.
For University students studying Geography in the USA
Section: Geography State Geography (University) · Education: University · Part: Geography State Geography (University) · 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
Which has more people, California or New Mexico?
A) California
B) New Mexico
C) They are equal
D) Neither one
Question 2
What best defines the National Mall?
A) Shopping center
B) Monument park strip
C) Race track
D) Airport
Question 3
Provide the definition of the MLK Memorial:
A) Bronze bell
B) Glass wall
C) Stone of Hope statue
D) Iron gate
Question 4
Which of these states is in the West?
A) Delaware
B) New Hampshire
C) Wisconsin
D) New Mexico
Question 5
What best defines New Mexico famous for?
A) Deserts and pueblos
B) Lobsters
C) Glaciers
D) Swamps
Question 6
What best defines the Declaration housed in?
A) Library of Congress
B) National Archives
C) White House
D) Pentagon
Question 7
Which of the following best defines the National Mall?
A) Shopping center
B) Race track
C) Monument park strip
D) Airport
Question 8
Between California and New Mexico, which has more people?
A) New Mexico
B) They are equal
C) Neither one
D) California
Question 9
Which term means "Diplomat mansion street"?
A) Embassy Row
B) the US capital
C) the Washington Monument
D) the Lincoln Memorial
Question 10
Which was the 47th state?
A) Delaware
B) New Mexico
C) New Hampshire
D) Wisconsin
Question 11
Which of the following best defines the National Archives?
A) Art museum
B) Zoo
C) Document keeper
D) Stadium
Question 12
What best defines the Jefferson Memorial?
A) Office block
B) Stadium
C) Bridge
D) Domed tribute hall
Question 13
Provide the definition of the Smithsonian:
A) Museum group
B) University
C) Zoo only
D) Library only
Question 14
In what year did New Mexico become a state?
A) 1959
B) 1912
C) 1817
D) 1858
Question 15
Which term means "Washington DC"?
A) the Washington Monument
B) the Lincoln Memorial
C) the US capital
D) the Vietnam Memorial
Question 16
What is the largest city in New Mexico?
A) Santa Fe
B) Las Cruces
C) Rio Rancho
D) Albuquerque
Question 17
Which of the following best defines the largest city in DC?
A) Washington
B) Georgetown
C) Arlington
D) Alexandria
Question 18
In which year exactly did New Mexico become a state?
A) 1959
B) 1912
C) 1817
D) 1858
Question 19
Which of the following best defines the largest city in New Mexico?
A) Santa Fe
B) Las Cruces
C) Albuquerque
D) Rio Rancho
Question 20
Name the 47th state.
A) Delaware
B) New Hampshire
C) Wisconsin
D) New Mexico

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