USA FactsOnline version Learn about the US's important facts by Miss Ximena 1 What position does the United States have in terms of size in the world? Select one or more answers a It is the first largest country in size b It is the third largest country in size c It is the fourth largest country in size d It is the second largest country in size 2 What is the official name of the USA? Select one or more answers a The United States b USA c The United States of America d The States of America. 3 How many states make up the USA? Select one or more answers a 50 states b 40 states c 55 states d 35 states 4 Where is the national government located? Select one or more answers a In Dallas, Texas b In Los Angeles, California c In Washington, DC d In Seattle, Washington 5 Approximately how many universities are there in the United States? Select one or more answers a Over 5,300 universities b Over 4,500 universities c Over 100 universities d Over 10,000 universities 6 What unique achievement have Americans accomplished? Select one or more answers a They are the first and only people to walk on Mars b They are the first and only people to walk on the moon c They are the first and only people to walk on Saturn d They are the first and only people to walk on Mercury 7 How many state parks are there in the USA? Select one or more answers a 8,000 state parks b 1,500 state parks c 5,900 state parks d 2,474 state parks 8 What is the first city mentioned? Select one or more answers a Los Angeles b Boston c Atlanta d New York City 9 Name two other cities mentioned after New York City a Los Angeles and Chicago b Ontario c Ottawa d Manchester 10 What is the national bird of the USA? Select one or more answers a The cardinal b The emperor goose c The bald eagle d The blue jay 11 What is the national fruit of the USA? Select one or more answers a The strawberry b The apple c The cherry d The blueberry 12 What is the national flower in the USA? Select one or more answers a The rose b The lily c The peonies d The daisy Explanation 9 Also acceptable: Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Francisco