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American Quiz: Highest, Lowest, Oldest, and Largest

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of trivia: Test yourself as we spotlight nine notable locations across America.

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Question #1

What's the lowest point of land in the United States?

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Question #1

What's the lowest point of land in the United States?

Answer:
Death Valley in California

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Question #2

Where are the country's tallest sand dunes located?

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Question #2

Where are the country's tallest sand dunes located?

Answer:
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado

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Question #3

What is the largest body of fresh water in the world? (Hint: It's one of the Great Lakes.)

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Question #3

What is the largest body of fresh water in the world? (Hint: It's one of the Great Lakes.)

Answer:
Lake Superior

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Question #4

What is the oldest city in the country?

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Question #4

What is the oldest city in the country?

Answer:
St. Augustine, Florida (Founded in 1565)

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Question #5

What is the country's first national park?

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Question #5

What is the country's first national park?

Answer:
Yellowstone

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Question #6

Which state lies the farthest west?

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Question #6

Which state lies the farthest west?

Answer:
Alaska

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Question #7

Which state recorded the highest temperature in the United States?

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Question #7

Which state recorded the highest temperature in the United States?

Answer:
California (134°F in Death Valley on July 10, 1913)

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Question #8

Which city has the largest Chinatown outside Asia?

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Question #8

Which city has the largest Chinatown outside Asia?

Answer:
San Francisco

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Question #9

What is the United States' largest island?

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Question #9

What is the United States' largest island?

Answer:
Hawaii

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  • Vagabond

    As far as the oldest city in America, what about Chaco Canyon in New Mexico?  A city was built there many years before St. Augustine.