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GeoQuiz

1. The United States is located on the continent of North America.

True
False

2. Which ocean lies east of Virginia and the United States?

Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean

3. Which ocean borders the West Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean

4. Which lines measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian?

Latitude
Longitude
Parallels

5. Which lines measure distances north and south of the Equator?

Communication
Longitude
Meridians
Latitude

6. What is the imaginary line of latitude running halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Equator
Prime Meridian
Arctic Circle

7. What is the capital of the United States?

Washington DC
New York
Los Angeles

8. Which city is the capital of Virginia?

Williamsburg
Norfolk
Richmond

9. What is the longest river lying entirely in the state of Virginia?

Potomac River
James River
York River

10. Which state lies northwest of Virginia?

North Carolina
Maryland
West Virginia

11. Which river forms a natural boundary between Virginia and Maryland?

Potomac River
Rappahannock River
Elizabeth River

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