US Geography Quiz

The United States covers a huge range of landscapes, from the frozen tundra of Alaska to the tropical beaches of Hawaii, and knowing your way around it is a real skill. If you enjoy geography challenges, you might also love testing yourself with the African Geography Slideshow or seeing how well you can read the Country Shapes Quiz.

• The largest and smallest US states by area - hint: the size difference is dramatic.
• Which state has the most people living in it today.
• The longest river in the country, which you can compare to rivers worldwide in the World Rivers Slideshow.
• Key geographic facts that show just how varied the US really is.

US geography comes up more often than you might think - in news stories, travel planning, and everyday conversation. Getting a handle on the basics, like which states are giants and which are tiny, helps you make sense of a lot of what happens in American life. The Country Shapes Quiz is a great next step if you want to sharpen your spatial thinking beyond US borders.

More Quizzes to Try

If you liked this one, there is plenty more to explore. Test your eye for history and design with the Identify the Famous Ship quiz, or head back out into the wider world with the African Geography Slideshow for a fresh set of geography challenges.