US Geography MCQs

US Islands MCQs with Answer

Which US state is known as the “Island State” due to its numerous islands?
a) Hawaii
b) Florida
c) California
d) Alaska
Answer: a) Hawaii

The US territory of Puerto Rico is located in which ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: a) Atlantic Ocean

The Statue of Liberty is situated on which island in New York Harbor?
a) Ellis Island
b) Governors Island
c) Roosevelt Island
d) Liberty Island
Answer: d) Liberty Island

Which island is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands and is often referred to as the “Big Island”?
a) Maui
b) Oahu
c) Kauai
d) Hawaii
Answer: d) Hawaii

The Florida Keys are a chain of islands extending from the southern tip of which US state?
a) California
b) Texas
c) Florida
d) Louisiana
Answer: c) Florida

Alcatraz Island, known for its former prison, is located in which bay?
a) San Francisco Bay
b) Chesapeake Bay
c) Puget Sound
d) Long Island Sound
Answer: a) San Francisco Bay

Mackinac Island is situated in which Great Lake?
a) Lake Superior
b) Lake Michigan
c) Lake Erie
d) Lake Huron
Answer: d) Lake Huron

The US Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea and are an unincorporated territory of the US. How many major islands do they consist of?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Answer: b) 4

Key West, a popular tourist destination, is the southernmost point of the continental US and is part of which island chain?
a) Aleutian Islands
b) Channel Islands
c) Florida Keys
d) Hawaiian Islands
Answer: c) Florida Keys

The US territory of Guam is an island located in which ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: b) Pacific Ocean

Catalina Island is a popular getaway destination located off the coast of which US state?
a) California
b) Florida
c) Hawaii
d) Alaska
Answer: a) California

Which island is known as the “Emerald Isle” and is famous for its vibrant Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?
a) Maui
b) Long Island
c) Nantucket Island
d) Block Island
Answer: b) Long Island

The Outer Banks, a popular beach destination, are barrier islands located along the coast of which US state?
a) Florida
b) North Carolina
c) South Carolina
d) Virginia
Answer: b) North Carolina

Which island is the largest of the San Juan Islands and is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities?
a) Whidbey Island
b) Bainbridge Island
c) Orcas Island
d) Vashon Island
Answer: c) Orcas Island

Fisher Island, a private residential community, is located in which bay?
a) Biscayne Bay
b) Chesapeake Bay
c) San Francisco Bay
d) Narragansett Bay
Answer: a) Biscayne Bay

Fire Island, a popular vacation spot, is a barrier island located off the coast of which US state?
a) California
b) New York
c) Florida
d) Texas
Answer: b) New York

The Aleutian Islands, an archipelago in Alaska, stretch into which ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: b) Pacific Ocean

Hilton Head Island is a popular resort destination located in which US state?
a) Florida
b) South Carolina
c) California
d) Georgia
Answer: b) South Carolina

The Channel Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of which US state?
a) California
b) Maine
c) Washington
d) Oregon
Answer: a) California

Martha’s Vineyard, a well-known summer retreat, is an island located off the coast of which US state?
a) Massachusetts
b) Rhode Island
c) New York
d) Connecticut
Answer: a) Massachusetts

The San Juan Islands, known for their natural beauty, are located in which US state?
a) Washington
b) Oregon
c) California
d) Alaska
Answer: a) Washington

Which island is often referred to as the “Magic Isle” and is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands?
a) Oahu
b) Maui
c) Kauai
d) Molokai
Answer: b) Maui

The Thousand Islands region is situated along the border between the US and which neighboring country?
a) Canada
b) Mexico
c) Cuba
d) Bahamas
Answer: a) Canada

Dauphin Island is a barrier island located in which US state?
a) Florida
b) Texas
c) Alabama
d) Louisiana
Answer: c) Alabama

The Hawaiian island of Lanai is often referred to as the “Pineapple Island” due to its historical connection with which fruit?
a) Bananas
b) Coconuts
c) Pineapples
d) Mangoes
Answer: c) Pineapples

The US territory of American Samoa is located in which ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: b) Pacific Ocean

Assateague Island, known for its wild horses, is located along the coast of which US state?
a) Virginia
b) Maryland
c) Delaware
d) North Carolina
Answer: b) Maryland

Which island is the largest of the US territories and is located in the western Pacific Ocean?
a) Guam
b) Puerto Rico
c) American Samoa
d) U.S. Virgin Islands
Answer: a) Guam

Block Island, a popular summer destination, is located off the coast of which US state?
a) Massachusetts
b) Rhode Island
c) New York
d) Connecticut
Answer: b) Rhode Island

Which island is the largest and most populous of the US Virgin Islands?
a) St. Thomas
b) St. John
c) St. Croix
d) Tortola
Answer: a) St. Thomas

The Apostle Islands, known for their sea caves, are located in which Great Lake?
a) Lake Superior
b) Lake Michigan
c) Lake Huron
d) Lake Erie
Answer: a) Lake Superior

Which island, part of the Aleutian Islands, is the westernmost point in the United States?
a) Kodiak Island
b) Attu Island
c) Unalaska Island
d) Sitka Island
Answer: b) Attu Island

The Elizabeth Islands are a chain of islands located off the coast of which US state?
a) Maine
b) Massachusetts
c) Connecticut
d) New Hampshire
Answer: b) Massachusetts

Which island is known for its vibrant arts community and is located off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts?
a) Nantucket Island
b) Martha’s Vineyard
c) Block Island
d) Fire Island
Answer: a) Nantucket Island

The Sanibel and Captiva Islands are located along the Gulf Coast of which US state?
a) Florida
b) Texas
c) Louisiana
d) Alabama
Answer: a) Florida

Which island is known for its unique “wild ponies” and is located off the coast of Virginia and Maryland?
a) Tangier Island
b) Assateague Island
c) Chincoteague Island
d) Smith Island
Answer: b) Assateague Island

The US territory of the Northern Mariana Islands is located in which ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: b) Pacific Ocean

Which island is known for its picturesque lighthouses and is located off the coast of Maine?
a) Block Island
b) Nantucket Island
c) Martha’s Vineyard
d) Mount Desert Island
Answer: d) Mount Desert Island

The Pribilof Islands, part of Alaska, are located in which ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: d) Arctic Ocean

Hilton Head Island is situated along the coast of which US state?
a) Georgia
b) South Carolina
c) Florida
d) North Carolina
Answer: b) South Carolina

The Farallon Islands, known for their wildlife, are located off the coast of which US state?
a) California
b) Oregon
c) Washington
d) Alaska
Answer: a) California

Which island is the largest of the Florida Keys?
a) Key West
b) Key Largo
c) Marathon
d) Islamorada
Answer: b) Key Largo

The Delmarva Peninsula is bordered by which three bodies of water?
a) Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay
b) Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay
c) Long Island Sound, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean
d) Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Delaware Bay
Answer: a) Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay

Which Hawaiian island is known as the “Garden Isle” due to its lush landscapes?
a) Oahu
b) Maui
c) Kauai
d) Molokai
Answer: c) Kauai

The Dry Tortugas, known for Fort Jefferson, are a group of islands located in which US state?
a) Florida
b) Louisiana
c) Texas
d) Alabama
Answer: a) Florida

The US territory of the US Minor Outlying Islands consists of how many unincorporated territories?
a) 1
b) 6
c) 8
d) 11
Answer: c) 8

Which island is known for its pink sand beaches and is located in the Atlantic Ocean?
a) Sanibel Island
b) Mackinac Island
c) Fisher Island
d) Harbour Island
Answer: d) Harbour Island

The US territory of the US Virgin Islands includes all of the following major islands except:
a) St. Thomas
b) St. John
c) St. Croix
d) St. George
Answer: d) St. George

Amelia Island is located along the coast of which US state?
a) Florida
b) Georgia
c) South Carolina
d) North Carolina
Answer: a) Florida

Which island is the largest of the Outer Banks in North Carolina?
a) Ocracoke Island
b) Hatteras Island
c) Roanoke Island
d) Currituck Island
Answer: b) Hatteras Island

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