Geography and Symbols 1 Flashcards
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How many stars are on the American flag?
Answer: 50
The American flag has 50 stars, one for each of the 50 states in the Union. The last star was added in 1960 after Hawaii became a state.
What ocean borders the west coast of the United States?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean borders the west coast of the United States. It is the largest ocean in the world and touches states like California, Oregon, and Washington.
What is the national bird of the United States?
Answer: Bald eagle
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and appears on the Great Seal. It was chosen in 1782 as a symbol of strength and freedom.
Which two countries share a land border with the United States?
Answer: Canada and Mexico
The United States shares its northern border with Canada and its southern border with Mexico. These are the only two countries with land borders touching the continental U.S.
What is the largest state in the United States by area?
Answer: Alaska
Alaska is by far the largest state in the United States by area, more than twice the size of Texas. It became the 49th state in 1959.
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
Answer: The 13 original colonies
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain in 1776 and became the first states of the nation.