United States Geography & Landmarks

There are four US states that connect at one point, which is commonly called "four corners". Which four states are these?

What is the northernmost point of the continental United States?

Washington D.C is the capital of the United States. Which state capital is closest to Washington D.C.?

Most states have some sort of irregularly shaped border. How many states, however, have just four straight sides?

Many towns and cities in New England share names with towns and cities in the United Kingdom. Some of these were named when the British settlers first came over to America. For example, the name 'New York' comes from York, England. Only one of the large New England cities listed below is named after a town in England. Pick out the correct one.

Alaska is the largest state by far, with Texas as the largest in the contiguous U.S. (when speaking of land area). But what is the third largest state when dealing with square miles?

Chicago is known as the "Windy City". But there is a place in the U.S. That can boast one of the fastest recorded wind speeds in the world--not including that of tornadoes, cyclones, or hurricanes. Pick the correct place.

Sometimes we carve our own geography onto the landscape. Odd-numbered interstate highways run north and south, while even numbered ones run east and west. What is the longest interstate in the lower 48 states? (Hint: It runs close to the same path as the longest route, which is Route 20).

The United States has many natural wonders, including The Grand Canyon, Mammoth Caves and the Great Plains in the Midwest. Which state listed below is NOT considered part of the Great Plains of North America?

For the final question, we will talk about the General Sherman Tree. This is one of the largest living organisms on Earth, weighing as much as ten blue whales! Which United States location is home to this giant?