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American Geography and Symbols Flashcards

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  1. What do the 13 stripes on the United States flag represent?

    Answer: The original colonies

    The 13 horizontal stripes on the U.S. flag represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain to become the first states in the Union.

  2. A family is planning a road trip where they will drive from a state in the contiguous United States directly into Canada. Which of the following states could be their starting point?

    Answer: Montana

    Montana is one of the 13 U.S. states that shares a land or water border with Canada. Oregon, South Dakota, and Wyoming do not share a border with Canada.

  3. Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

    Answer: The Missouri River

    The Missouri River and the Mississippi River are the two longest rivers in the United States. The Missouri River is typically cited as the longest, flowing for approximately 2,341 miles.

  4. A U.S. citizen is traveling to a destination where they can use U.S. currency and do not need a passport for entry. The destination is an island territory of the United States in the Caribbean Sea. Which territory are they most likely visiting?

    Answer: Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory located in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. citizens can travel there without a passport, and the U.S. dollar is the official currency. Bermuda, The Bahamas, and Haiti are independent countries.

  5. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

    Answer: "The Star-Spangled Banner"

    "The Star-Spangled Banner," with lyrics from a poem by Francis Scott Key written in 1814, was officially designated as the U.S. national anthem by an act of Congress in 1931. The other choices are popular patriotic songs.

  6. The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of freedom located on Liberty Island. This island is situated in which body of water?

    Answer: New York Harbor

    The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, between New York City and New Jersey. It was a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving by sea.