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Quiz about All about the unknown stateWyoming

All about the unknown state....Wyoming Quiz

This will help you get acquainted with this unique state.

A multiple-choice quiz by smile83a. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
smile83a

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
945

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the state mammal of Wyoming? Hint

Horse

Elk

Deer

Bison

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Question 2 of 10

2. True or False? Wyoming has a state dinosaur.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is NOT a county in Wyoming? Hint

Sheridan

They all are counties in Wyoming

Sweetwater

Albany

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Wyoming's motto? Hint

"Equal Rights"

"Let freedom abound"

"Live free or die"

"Wyoming forever"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Wyoming become a state?

Answer: (a number between 1825-1900)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Wyoming was the _______ state to join the Union. Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In size, where does Wyoming rank among other states? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the population of Wyoming rounded to the nearest 100,000 (2002 Census)? Hint

300,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Wyoming's state flower? Hint

Wild Rose

Golden Rod

Indian Paintbrush

Lady's Slipper

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the state seal which is NOT one of the four major industries of Wyoming? Hint

Livestock

Oil

They are all major industries of Wyoming

Mines

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the state mammal of Wyoming?

Answer: Bison

The Bison also appears on Wyoming's state flag. The Bison was a crucial part to surviving to the early pioneers.

2. True or False? Wyoming has a state dinosaur.

Answer: True

It was so weird you knew it had to be true. The state dinosaur is a triceratops. Wyoming also has a state fossil, Knightia. Go to http://www.state.wy.us/state/wyoming_news/general/general.asp to see a picture of these.

3. Which of the following is NOT a county in Wyoming?

Answer: They all are counties in Wyoming

Albany is also the name of New York's capital. Each county in Wyoming was assigned a number. That number appears on the Wyoming license plates.

4. What is Wyoming's motto?

Answer: "Equal Rights"

"Live free or die" is New Hampshire's motto. The other two mottoes are ones that I made up.

5. What year did Wyoming become a state?

Answer: 1890

On December 7, 1787 Delaware was the first state to became part of the union. Hawaii, was the last state to be admitted. It became part of the Union on August 21, 1959.

6. Wyoming was the _______ state to join the Union.

Answer: 44

Idaho was admitted before Wyoming on July 3,1890. Wyoming was admitted before Utah which was was the 45 state to join(January 4,1896).

7. In size, where does Wyoming rank among other states?

Answer: 10

Wyoming covers an area of 97,914 square miles. Alaska is the largest state. Alaska is about the size of half of the 48 contiguous states.

8. What is the population of Wyoming rounded to the nearest 100,000 (2002 Census)?

Answer: 500,000

According to the 2000 census Wyoming population was 493,782. California is the most populous state.

9. What is Wyoming's state flower?

Answer: Indian Paintbrush

Go to http://www.state.wy.us/state/wyoming_news/general/general.asp to see a picture of one.

10. According to the state seal which is NOT one of the four major industries of Wyoming?

Answer: They are all major industries of Wyoming

The other major industry is grain. These four industries are written on a scroll on the state seal.

Source: Author smile83a

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