Travel Travel Geography & US Destinations 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which US state contains the most National Park Service units?
- California (Correct answer)
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Utah
Correct answer: California
California has the most NPS units of any state, with over 28 national parks and monuments.
Question 2: The Appalachian Trail's southern terminus is located in which state?
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
- Georgia (Correct answer)
- Virginia
Correct answer: Georgia
The Appalachian Trail's southern terminus is at Springer Mountain in Georgia.
Question 3: Which Great Lake is entirely within the United States?
- Lake Erie
- Lake Ontario
- Lake Huron
- Lake Michigan (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that lies entirely within US borders.
Question 4: Bourbon Street is a famous tourist destination in which US city?
- Memphis
- Nashville
- New Orleans (Correct answer)
- Atlanta
Correct answer: New Orleans
Bourbon Street is in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, known for its nightlife and Mardi Gras celebrations.
Question 5: Which US territory is located closest to the equator?
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands
- Guam
- American Samoa (Correct answer)
Correct answer: American Samoa
American Samoa lies between 14°S and 15°S latitude, making it the southernmost and closest US territory to the equator.
Question 6: The iconic Route 66 begins in which US city?
- Los Angeles
- Chicago (Correct answer)
- St. Louis
- Albuquerque
Correct answer: Chicago
Historic Route 66 begins in Chicago, Illinois and ends in Santa Monica, California.
Question 7: Which US city is nicknamed 'The Windy City'?
- Detroit
- Minneapolis
- Chicago (Correct answer)
- Cleveland
Correct answer: Chicago
Chicago, Illinois is nicknamed 'The Windy City,' a name tied to its lakefront breezes and political braggadocio.
Which US state contains the most National Park Service units?