Grade 3 · Social Studies

Grade 3 Social Studies — 50 states questions and answers

Capitals, regions, and famous landmarks. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

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Practice quiz

Question and answer list

Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. How many states are in the USA?

Answer: 50

2. The capital of the United States is

Answer: Washington, D.C.

3. The largest state by area is

Answer: Alaska

4. The smallest state by area is

Answer: Rhode Island

5. Hawaii is

Answer: an island state in the Pacific

6. Texas is known as the

Answer: Lone Star State

7. New York City is in the state of

Answer: New York

8. California’s coast faces the

Answer: Pacific Ocean

9. Florida is a

Answer: peninsula in the Southeast

10. A state capital is

Answer: the city where state government meets

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