Travel Travel Geography & US Destinations 2

Question 1

Which US city is famous for the French Quarter neighborhood and Mardi Gras celebrations?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans

Answer

New Orleans, Louisiana is renowned for its French Quarter district and its annual Mardi Gras festival.

Question 2

Hawaii's Big Island contains how many active volcanoes?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

The Big Island of Hawaii has two currently active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

Question 3

Which US national park is known for its giant sequoia trees?

Accepted Answer

Sequoia National Park

Answer

Sequoia National Park in California is home to the giant sequoia trees, including General Sherman, the world's largest tree by volume.

Question 4

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border of which two states?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee and North Carolina

Answer

Great Smoky Mountains National Park sits on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina.

Question 5

What is the capital city of Alaska, accessible only by air or sea?

Accepted Answer

Juneau

Answer

Juneau is Alaska's capital city and is unique in that it cannot be reached by road from the rest of North America.

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