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The United States Is A Colorful Country Quiz

Many geographical places in the United States have a color as their first word. How many can you recognize?

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
376,370

Updated
May 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Red River of the North flows northward through which two U.S. states? You may not have to go far, so to speak, to get this one. Hint

Minnesota and Wisconsin

Minnesota and North Dakota

South Dakota and Montana

Idaho and Montana

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which city in California is noted for its parks, lakes, university, and wildlife sanctuary and has a fountain in its central plaza? Hint

Orange

Red

Lemon

Lime

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which state would you find Yellow Lake (also known as Big Yellow Lake), a 2300 acre body of water on the Yellow River noted for fishing and boating? President James Madison would know. Hint

Iowa

Virginia

Wisconsin

Massachusetts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Green Falls is a historic home in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Massachusetts there is a 7000 acre reservation and state park. It is called ___ Hills. (On Monday you may get the color right.) Hint

Purple

Green

Gold

Blue

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Question 6 of 10

6. In California, a lake in the Sierra National Forest has a colorful name. What is it? (Think Prince.) Hint

Blue

Red

Purple

Orange

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Question 7 of 10

7. What color are the hills that get their name from a translation of the Lakota "paha sapa"? Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Teddy Roosevelt know. Hint

Black

Red

White

Brown

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2003 a New Hampshire icon, the Old Man of the Mountain, crumbled. What is the color of the mountain range that the Old Man inhabited? Hint

Mauve

Green

White

Red

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Question 9 of 10

9. Silver Falls State Park in Oregon has at least ten waterfalls.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. A city in New York has been selected by the National Park Foundation to advertise the 2016 Centennial of the National Park Service. What color is the name of the city? (Think anatomy.) Hint

Black

Green

White

Grey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Red River of the North flows northward through which two U.S. states? You may not have to go far, so to speak, to get this one.

Answer: Minnesota and North Dakota

This 550 mile river flows into Manitoba and empties into Lake Winnipeg. The Red River of the South forms part of the border between Texas and Oklahoma. Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota.

2. Which city in California is noted for its parks, lakes, university, and wildlife sanctuary and has a fountain in its central plaza?

Answer: Orange

Orange, California is also known for its antique shops and retail outlets. Orange Plaza has the often-photographed fountain.

3. In which state would you find Yellow Lake (also known as Big Yellow Lake), a 2300 acre body of water on the Yellow River noted for fishing and boating? President James Madison would know.

Answer: Wisconsin

Iowa has a Yellow Smoke Lake. Neither Virginia nor Massachusetts has a Yellow Lake.

4. Green Falls is a historic home in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Answer: True

Green Falls dates back to about 1710, and besides a home it has over been time a tavern, a store, and a post office. (There is also a town in Connecticut called Green Falls.)

5. In Massachusetts there is a 7000 acre reservation and state park. It is called ___ Hills. (On Monday you may get the color right.)

Answer: Blue

The Blue Hills Reservation and State Park is a very popular recreation area not very far from Boston. There is also a town called Blue Hills in Connecticut. "Blue Monday" was a Fats Domino song.

6. In California, a lake in the Sierra National Forest has a colorful name. What is it? (Think Prince.)

Answer: Purple

Purple Lake is located in Fresno County. It is part of the John Muir Wilderness, and can be reached by the John Muir Trail.

7. What color are the hills that get their name from a translation of the Lakota "paha sapa"? Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Teddy Roosevelt know.

Answer: Black

The Black Hills are located in South Dakota. They include not only the Mount Rushmore National Memorial that features the four presidents listed, but also Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park.

8. In 2003 a New Hampshire icon, the Old Man of the Mountain, crumbled. What is the color of the mountain range that the Old Man inhabited?

Answer: White

The White Mountains are approximately 1/4 of the state of New Hampshire, and a bit of western Maine. Mount Washington, at 6288 feet, is the highest mountain in the northeastern United States.

9. Silver Falls State Park in Oregon has at least ten waterfalls.

Answer: True

It is the largest state park in Oregon. The waterfalls are accessible via the Canyon Trail and the Trail of the Ten Falls.

10. A city in New York has been selected by the National Park Foundation to advertise the 2016 Centennial of the National Park Service. What color is the name of the city? (Think anatomy.)

Answer: Grey

Grey, New York launched a nationwide "Find Your Park" campaign designed to inform people of the many different experiences the U.S. national parks offer. "Gray's Anatomy" (or, more properly, "Anatomy of the Human Body") has been a standard medical text for over 150 years. "Grey's Anatomy" is an ABC television drama.

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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