Geography: United States #2

The Arkansas River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, has its source in what major mountain range?

The Great Salt Lake is located in what U.S. state? (Hint: this state has a large population of Mormons)

What bay is an estuary of the following rivers: Susquehanna, Potomac, York, James

Lake Pontchartrain is located near what major city? (Hint: this city is known for its Mardi Gras celebrations)

What country, second to Mexico contributes the highest number of U.S. immigrants every year?

What two states ORIGINALLY donated land to create Washington D.C.?

What is the term that describes Washington D.C. returning the donated land back to Virginia?

Major islands of Hawaii

What Great Lake is the smallest in size?

Glen Canyon is a hydroelectric dam located on what river?

What lake was created by the above dam?

What state is the above lake located in?

Cape Hatteras is located off the coast of what state?

What is the name of the barrier island chain that Cape Hatteras is a part of?

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is located on the edge of what desert?

What meridian do the Aleutian Islands (an island chain belonging to Alaska) extend across? (Hint: this makes Alaska have both the westernmost and easternmost points in the U.S.)

What state is known as the Silver State? (Hint: part of the Hoover Dam is in this state)