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Quiz about The Mining State of Minnesota

The Mining State of Minnesota Trivia Quiz

Minnesota is the largest producer of iron ore and taconite in the United States. It is also the State with many lakes. I think they claim 10,000. It was the 32nd state and is the 12th largest.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,668

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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283

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (9/10), Guest 165 (10/10), Guest 162 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of these is the Minnesota State Bird? Hint

Common loon

Kaiya duck

Abacot ranger

Mallard

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the State Capital of Minnesota?
Hint

St. Paul

Minneapolis

Rochester

Duluth

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Question 3 of 10

3. The State Butterfly for Minnesota is the Monarch butterfly.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the other name for the State Flower, the Pink & White Lady Slipper? Hint

The Showy Lady's-slipper

The Kings Crown

The Queen Coronet

The Lord's Fighing Sword

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is the proposed State Reptile of Minnesota? Hint

Mary River turtle

Maranh�o slider

Blanding's turtle

Big-headed turtle

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the State Grain of Minnesota?
Hint

Naked barley

Winter rye

Einkorn wheat

Wild rice

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of these is the State Fruit of Minnesota?
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Red Delicious apple

Macoun apple

Honeygold apple

Honeycrisp apple

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Minnesota State Nickname? Hint

The North Star State

The Last Frontier

The Beaver State

The Volunteer State

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Question 9 of 10

9. The State Mushroom of Minnesota is the Morel mushroom.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The State Tree is the Red Pine which is also known by which other name? Hint

Norway pine

Bishop pine

Torrey pine

Stone pine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these is the Minnesota State Bird?

Answer: Common loon

The common loon feeds on fish, mollusks and crustaceans. They are monogamous and both sexes help with raising the young. They are expert fisherman and have few predators.

2. What is the State Capital of Minnesota?

Answer: St. Paul

St. Paul was declared the capital city of the Minnesota territory in 1849. It is adjacent to Minneapolis and they are often called the Twin Cities. The summers here are hot and humid while the winters are bitterly cold.

3. The State Butterfly for Minnesota is the Monarch butterfly.

Answer: True

The Monarch butterfly is the State Butterfly of Minnesota. It is commonly seen all over the US. Its coloring is orange and black. It also eats milkweed.

4. What is the other name for the State Flower, the Pink & White Lady Slipper?

Answer: The Showy Lady's-slipper

The Pink & White Lady Slipper, also known as The Showy Lady's Slipper, became the State Flower in 1902. It is a rare orchid that grows in the wetlands. The Native Americans used this plant for toothaches and dermatitis.

5. Which of these is the proposed State Reptile of Minnesota?

Answer: Blanding's turtle

This semi-aquatic turtle is known for its ability to live to 90 years of age. These turtles are omnivorous and usually found near the Great Lakes. They are named after naturalist Dr. William Blanding.

6. What is the State Grain of Minnesota?

Answer: Wild rice

Wild rice was named as the State Grain of Minnesota in 1977. Wild rice is not related to common rice. It grows commonly in the Great Lakes region. Minnesota produces the greatest amount of wild rice in the world.

7. Which one of these is the State Fruit of Minnesota?

Answer: Honeycrisp apple

Honeycrisp apples are an exceptionally crisp and juicy fruit. The were declared the State Fruit of Minnesota in 2006. The Honeycrisp is a cross of Macoun and Honeygold apples, developed by the University of Minnesota's apple breeding program.

8. What is Minnesota State Nickname?

Answer: The North Star State

Minnesota is known as The North Star State. This photo is of the North Star line. The other nicknames for the State are "Land of 10,000 Lakes", "The Gopher State" and "The Bread and Butter State."

9. The State Mushroom of Minnesota is the Morel mushroom.

Answer: True

The Morel mushroom is a spongy headed mushroom found in southern Minnesota. They are considered to be a delicacy. They are usually brown or gray in color and darken with age.

10. The State Tree is the Red Pine which is also known by which other name?

Answer: Norway pine

Located all over the state, the Red pine was named the State Tree in 1953. This tree is also known as the Norway pine. It can live for 500 years. While this tree does not do well in the shade it does do well in high wind.

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