88. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Official answers:
- Missouri (River)
- Mississippi (River)
Why? The two longest rivers are the Missouri and the Mississippi. They meet near St. Louis.
Geography, symbols and holidays: civics questions 88–100 with answers
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Play this level89. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Official answer:
- Pacific (Ocean)
Why? California, Oregon and Washington are on the Pacific Ocean.
90. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Official answer:
- Atlantic (Ocean)
Why? New York, Boston and Miami are on the Atlantic Ocean.
91. Name one U.S. territory.
Official answers:
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Guam
Why? U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.
- territory: land that belongs to a country but is not a state
92. Name one state that borders Canada.
Official answers:
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Montana
- Idaho
- Washington
- Alaska
Why? Thirteen states border Canada, from Maine in the east to Washington and Alaska in the west.
- border: to be next to another place
93. Name one state that borders Mexico.
Official answers:
- California
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Texas
Why? Only four states border Mexico: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
- border: to be next to another place
94. What is the capital of the United States?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Washington, D.C.
Why? D.C. is not a state. The President, Congress and the Supreme Court are all there.
- capital: the city where the government works
95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- New York (Harbor)
- Liberty Island
Why? The statue stands on Liberty Island. France gave it to the U.S. in 1886.
- harbor: a safe place on the coast for ships
96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Official answers:
- because there were 13 original colonies
- because the stripes represent the original colonies
Why? The 13 colonies became the first 13 states. The stripes stay the same.
- colony: an area ruled by another country
97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- because there is one star for each state
- because each star represents a state
- because there are 50 states
Why? One star for each state. The last two states, Alaska and Hawaii, joined in 1959.
98. What is the name of the national anthem?
Official answer:
- The Star-Spangled Banner
Why? Francis Scott Key wrote the words during the War of 1812.
- anthem: the official song of a country
99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- July 4
Why? The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
Official answers:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
In the interview, name two. For example: Thanksgiving and Independence Day.
Why? Federal holidays are days off for government workers. Halloween and Valentine’s Day are not.
- national holiday: a special day off for the whole country
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