United States Trivia!

[meinhosen 11]

Wyoming

[Mikeaut1 261]

Meinhosen is correct. +10 welcome to the game!

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MiniMark: 40pts

Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

Duke87: 10pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Meinhosen: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 21.

 

This city located in Florida is just opposite Old Tampa Bay on Florida's Gulf coast. The city is located in Hillsborough County. What city is this?

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[meinhosen 11]

This seems too obvious, but I'm going with Tampa, FL.

[MiniMark 7]

Date: 9/8/2005 9:00:18 PM Author: Mikeaut1

Meinhosen is correct. +10 welcome to the game!

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MiniMark: 40pts

Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

Duke87: 10pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Meinhosen: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 21.

This city located in Florida is just opposite Old Tampa Bay on Florida's Gulf coast. The city is located in Hillsborough County. What city is this?

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I think you owe me 10 additional points for getting Wisconsin correct

[Mikeaut1 261]

Meinhosen is correct. Also, St. Petersberg was another acceptable answer.

MiniMark: I am sorry! Thanks for noticing that. 

 

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MiniMark: 50pts

Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Meinhosen: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

Duke87: 10pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 22.

 

This state has many mountains, and also a big lake. The average snowfall in the mountains could be up to 500 inches! The state symbol symbolizes thrift and industry. What state is this?

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[MiniMark 7]

Date: 9/8/2005 9:55:41 PM Author: Mikeaut1

Meinhosen is correct. Also, St. Petersberg was another acceptable answer.

MiniMark: I am sorry! Thanks for noticing that. 

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MiniMark: 50pts

Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Meinhosen: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

Duke87: 10pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 22.

This state has many mountains, and also a big lake. The average snowfall in the mountains could be up to 500 inches! The state symbol symbolizes thrift and industry. What state is this?

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No problem. Is the answer to this question Utah?

[amal81 3]

damn that minimark

it is utah

[MiniMark 7]

Date: 9/9/2005 11:22:05 AM Author: amal81 damn that minimark it is utah

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Sorry Amal81, I just love US geography as well as geography period so much. Some of these questions are quite easy and some are quite challenging to answer. But hey, your in 2nd place no shame there.

[amal81 3]

I also know the answers but i am not at home when the questions are posted; i have to answer them very late; by then somebody has already given a correct answer so that leaves me frustrated.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Ha. Very competitive here! I do agree that some are freebies and others require more thought. But amal you are in second place and you have a good shot at winning!

Question 22 is correct. Minimark gains 10 points!

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MiniMark: 60pts

Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Meinhosen: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

Duke87: 10pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 23.

 

This state holds the record for the most destructive tornado ever in the US, killing over 820 and injuring as many as 3,000. The state mineral is galena, and the state insect is the honeybee. What state could this possibly be?

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[Duke87 1,070]

Missouri

[Cjah 15]

Hmm.....Arkansas?

[el_grande02 0]

What is oklahoma

[amal81 3]

It is Wisconsin.

[Mikeaut1 261]

The correct answer is.... MISSOURI! Duke87 gets PLUS 10!

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MiniMark: 60pts

Amal81: 30pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Meinhosen: 20pts

Duke87: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 24.

 

This state shares a border with just ONE other state. Also, this state produces a lot of blueberries. 99% of all blueberries bought in the supermarket in the US come from this state! What state is this?

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[amal81 3]

it may be maine.

[Mikeaut1 261]

AMAL81 is correct! +10!

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MiniMark: 60pts

Amal81: 40pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Meinhosen: 20pts

Duke87: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 25.

 

This city is known as On the Border, By The Sea. It blends the exotic cultures of Mexico with America. Just five minutes from the Mexican border, this city offers beautiful beaches and wonderful places to stay. What city is this?

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[meinhosen 11]

Brownsville, Texas?

[el_grande02 0]

port isabel, tx

[Mikeaut1 261]

Meinhosen is correct! +10!

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MiniMark: 60pts

Amal81: 40pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Meinhosen: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Duke87: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 26.

 

This river in the US is a large river, which flows 1,200 miles. 15% of the river is north of the Canada/US border. The source of the river is approximately 2,500 feet above sea level, and the river flows slopes at average 3 feet per mile. Some tributaries off the river are the Snake, Wenatchee, Spokane, and Cowlitz. Also, this river is the most hydroelectrically developed river in the world. What river is this?

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[MiniMark 7]

Date: 9/11/2005 2:19:34 PM Author: Mikeaut1

Question 26.

This river in the US is a large river, which flows 1,200 miles. 15% of the river is north of the Canada/US border. The source of the river is approximately 2,500 feet above sea level, and the river flows slopes at average 3 feet per mile. Some tributaries off the river are the Snake, Wenatchee, Spokane, and Cowlitz. Also, this river is the most hydroelectrically developed river in the world. What river is this?

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Thats the Columbia River.

[Mikeaut1 261]

That is the Columbia River! +10!

MiniMark is correct! +10!

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MiniMark: 70pts

Amal81: 40pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Meinhosen: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Fairlane500: 20pts

Duke87: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 27.

 

This city is a major city where meat packing and manufacturing are major industries. The cracker company Nabisco makes Oreo Cookies here and has sold over 352 Billion cookies since its founding. What city is this?

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[Fairlane500 8]

Date: 9/12/2005 5:18:55 PM Author: Mikeaut1

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Question 27.

This city is a major city where meat packing and manufacturing are major industries. The cracker company Nabisco makes Oreo Cookies here and has sold over 352 Billion cookies since its founding. What city is this?

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Isn't that in Chicago, Illinois?

[meinhosen 11]

Date: 9/12/2005 5:18:55 PM Author: Mikeaut1

That is the Columbia River! +10!

Meinhosen is correct! +10!

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Question 27.

This city is a major city where meat packing and manufacturing are major industries. The cracker company Nabisco makes Oreo Cookies here and has sold over 352 Billion cookies since its founding. What city is this?

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Um, I think Minimark answered that one.  Credit should go to him.

 

Aw, crud.  Hometown question and I missed the answer by 20 minutes.

 

[Mikeaut1 261]

Hmm. I swore I wrote MiniMark, but anyway he got the credit anyway for the Columbia River question.

Fairlane500 is correct! +10

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Question 28.

This state is known for its production of silverware and jewlery. This state is also home to the Tennis Hall of Fame, and was home to the first open golf tournament. Also, this state never ratified the 18th amendment! What state could this be?

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[MiniMark 7]

Date: 9/12/2005 8:03:13 PM Author: Mikeaut1

Hmm. I swore I wrote MiniMark, but anyway he got the credit anyway for the Columbia River question.

Fairlane500 is correct! +10

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Question 28.

This state is known for its production of silverware and jewlery. This state is also home to the Tennis Hall of Fame, and was home to the first open golf tournament. Also, this state never ratified the 18th amendment! What state could this be?

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Yes you did write me and yes i got the credit for it. Now is the answer to number 28 Rhode Island?

[Mikeaut1 261]

Minimark is correct! +10!

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MiniMark: 80pts

Amal81: 40pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Meinhosen: 30pts

Fairlane500: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Duke87: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 29.

 

Cheeseburgers were first served in this state in 1934. This state is also home to a cave which is the longest cave on earth! And during the War of 1812, half of the Americans that died were from this state. What state is this?

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[GDDan 4]

kentucky? i think it is....

[Mikeaut1 261]

Right! GDDan gets +10...

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MiniMark: 80pts

Amal81: 40pts

ACEfanatic: 30pts

Meinhosen: 30pts

Fairlane500: 30pts

Dusktrooper: 20pts

Duke87: 20pts

TrafficJam: 15pts

CJAH : 10pts

M-SIL: 10pts

TrafficJam: 10pts

GDDan: 10pts 

Yellowlab: 5pts

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Question 30.

 

This lake is the only one of the Great Lakes that wholly boarders the US and not Canada. The greatest depth is just about 920 feet, and the lake itself is 307 miles long. What lake is this?

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[justanothersim86 83]

That would be Lake Michigan, the lake that Chicago borders.