U.S. Geography Quiz
Grade 5 · Social Studies · Quiz
From mountains to rivers to regions — see how well you know the geography of the United States!
Questions
Which mountain range runs through the eastern United States?
- Rocky Mountains
- Sierra Nevada
- Appalachian Mountains
- Cascades
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Answer: Appalachian Mountains
The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth.
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Answer: True
The letters in the word HOMES stand for the names of the five __________ Lakes.
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Answer: Great
Which region of the United States is known for its flat, fertile farmland called the Great Plains?
- Northeast
- South
- Midwest
- West
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Answer: Midwest
The Mississippi River flows from south to north, emptying into Lake Superior.
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Answer: False
The Continental Divide determines which direction rivers flow. Rivers west of the Divide flow toward the:
- Gulf of Mexico
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
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Answer: Pacific Ocean
Death Valley, California is the lowest point in North America, sitting 282 feet __________ sea level.
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Answer: below
Which of the Great Lakes is the only one that is entirely within U.S. borders (not shared with Canada)?
- Lake Superior
- Lake Huron
- Lake Michigan
- Lake Erie
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Answer: Lake Michigan
The Rocky Mountains are located in the western United States.
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Answer: True
Which two natural features helped make cities like Boston and New York ideal for trade?
- The Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains
- Rocky coastlines with natural harbors and the Appalachian Mountains
- The Mississippi River and the Great Lakes
- The Sierra Nevada and the Pacific Coast
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Answer: Rocky coastlines with natural harbors and the Appalachian Mountains
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