U.S. Regions: How Much Do You Know?


U.S. Regions: How Much Do You Know?

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The 13 mountains known as the Presidential Range can be found in which U.S. region?

Northeast Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Mid-Atlantic


Sprawled across a rugged ridge in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, the Presidential Range consists of 13 mountain peaks, nine of which soar above 4,000 feet in


elevation; seven of those are named for U.S. presidents. The most notable, Mount Washington, is the highest point in the Northeast, topping out at 6,288 feet. Visitors can travel to the


summit on board the historic Cog Railway, which has been carrying passengers since 1869.

Question 2 of 10


The Pacific coastal region is home to which of the following old-growth forests?

Rockefeller Forest Hoh Rain Forest Tongass National Forest All of the above


Several of the country’s last remaining old-growth forests can be found between Northern California and Alaska. Dominated by massive redwoods, Douglas fir and giant sequoias, these lush


forests are home to some of the planet’s most ancient trees. Hiking is one of the best ways to appreciate these living giants. One easy option? The Simpson-Reed trail in Jedediah Smith


Redwoods State Park in California is a beautiful, level path through a redwood grove.

Question 3 of 10


You’ll find one of the finer collections of Victorian architecture in the country in which mid-Atlantic state?

New Jersey Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania


The charming seaside town of Cape May boasts a colorful array of Queen Anne, colonial revival and stick-style Victorian homes. Many have been restored to their 19th-century splendor and now


serve as B&Bs and inns.

Question 4 of 10


This network of waterways located in the Midwest includes more than 1,100 lakes and 1,500 miles of canoe routes.

Northern Forest Canoe Trail Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Kitsap


Peninsula Water Trails Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge


In northeastern Minnesota, the BWCA covers nearly 1.1 million acres and is one of the most pristine natural places in the country. The area is truly a paddler’s dream, with endless


lake-to-lake canoe routes and more than 2,000 secluded campsites.

Question 5 of 10


This U.S. region plays host to one of the largest ancient art sites in North America.

Southeast Southwest Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast


Overlooking the Rio Grande Valley less than 10 miles outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, Petroglyph National Monument protects and preserves an estimated 25,000 designs and symbols carved by


the Ancestral Pueblo people. Tip: The Boca Negra Canyon Trail is close to the visitor center and leads past 100 different carvings.


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