Pacific Coast MCQs [USA]

1. Which U.S. state has the longest Pacific coastline?
A) California
B) Oregon
C) Washington
D) Alaska
Answer: D) Alaska

2. What is the name of the famous bay located in San Francisco, California?
A) Monterey Bay
B) San Francisco Bay
C) Puget Sound
D) Humboldt Bay
Answer: B) San Francisco Bay

3. Which U.S. city is known for its iconic Space Needle and is located on the Pacific Coast?
A) Portland
B) Seattle
C) San Diego
D) San Francisco
Answer: B) Seattle

4. What is the name of the rugged coastal region in Northern California known for its redwood forests?
A) Big Sur
B) Redwood National and State Parks
C) Monterey Peninsula
D) Napa Valley
Answer: B) Redwood National and State Parks

5. Which U.S. state has the city of Honolulu, located on the island of Oahu?
A) California
B) Hawaii
C) Washington
D) Oregon
Answer: B) Hawaii

6. The Pacific Coast Highway runs along which U.S. state’s coastline?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California

7. Which major U.S. city is located at the entrance to Puget Sound?
A) Portland
B) Seattle
C) San Francisco
D) Los Angeles
Answer: B) Seattle

8. What is the name of the volcanic island chain located in the Pacific Ocean, extending from California to Alaska?
A) Hawaiian Islands
B) Aleutian Islands
C) Galápagos Islands
D) Cook Islands
Answer: B) Aleutian Islands

9. What is the name of the large coastal city in Southern California known for its beaches and cultural attractions?
A) San Diego
B) Los Angeles
C) San Francisco
D) Santa Barbara
Answer: A) San Diego

10. The city of Portland is located in which U.S. state?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: B) Oregon

11. Which U.S. city is known for its Golden Gate Bridge?
A) Seattle
B) San Diego
C) San Francisco
D) Portland
Answer: C) San Francisco

12. What is the name of the large bay located near the city of San Francisco?
A) San Pablo Bay
B) San Diego Bay
C) Tomales Bay
D) San Francisco Bay
Answer: D) San Francisco Bay

13. Which U.S. state is home to the famous coastal region known as Big Sur?
A) Oregon
B) Washington
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California

14. The city of Juneau is located in which U.S. state?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) Alaska
D) California
Answer: C) Alaska

15. What is the name of the prominent island located off the coast of Southern California, known for its wildlife and historical significance?
A) Catalina Island
B) Santa Cruz Island
C) San Juan Island
D) Vashon Island
Answer: A) Catalina Island

16. What is the name of the large national park in Washington state known for its diverse ecosystems and beautiful coastline?
A) Olympic National Park
B) Mount Rainier National Park
C) North Cascades National Park
D) Yellowstone National Park
Answer: A) Olympic National Park

17. Which U.S. state has the city of Anchorage, a major port and transportation hub in the Pacific Northwest?
A) Oregon
B) Washington
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: D) Alaska

18. What is the name of the large body of water that separates California from the Baja Peninsula of Mexico?
A) Gulf of California
B) Monterey Bay
C) San Francisco Bay
D) Puget Sound
Answer: A) Gulf of California

19. The city of Seattle is located on which body of water?
A) Puget Sound
B) San Francisco Bay
C) Monterey Bay
D) Long Beach
Answer: A) Puget Sound

20. What is the name of the famous coastal city in Southern California known for its film industry and beaches?
A) San Francisco
B) San Diego
C) Los Angeles
D) Santa Monica
Answer: C) Los Angeles

21. Which U.S. state has the city of Honolulu, known for its tourism and beautiful beaches?
A) California
B) Washington
C) Hawaii
D) Oregon
Answer: C) Hawaii

22. What is the name of the famous lighthouse located on the westernmost point of the continental United States, in Washington state?
A) Point Reyes Lighthouse
B) Cape Meares Lighthouse
C) Point Loma Lighthouse
D) Cape Flattery Lighthouse
Answer: D) Cape Flattery Lighthouse

23. Which city is located on the coast of Oregon and is known for its scenic beauty and historic lighthouse?
A) Portland
B) Astoria
C) Eugene
D) Bend
Answer: B) Astoria

24. The city of San Diego is located in which U.S. state?
A) California
B) Oregon
C) Washington
D) Alaska
Answer: A) California

25. What is the name of the large coastal city in Northern California known for its vibrant cultural scene and scenic beauty?
A) San Francisco
B) Sacramento
C) Santa Barbara
D) San Jose
Answer: A) San Francisco

26. Which island chain is located off the coast of Alaska and is known for its volcanic activity?
A) Aleutian Islands
B) Galápagos Islands
C) Hawaiian Islands
D) Kodiak Islands
Answer: A) Aleutian Islands

27. The Pacific Crest Trail runs through which U.S. states?
A) California, Oregon, and Washington
B) California, Nevada, and Utah
C) Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
D) California, Oregon, and Idaho
Answer: A) California, Oregon, and Washington

28. What is the name of the large bay located near the city of San Diego, known for its military presence and maritime activities?
A) San Francisco Bay
B) San Diego Bay
C) Monterey Bay
D) Humboldt Bay
Answer: B) San Diego Bay

29. The city of Portland is located on which river?
A) Columbia River
B) Willamette River
C) Snake River
D) Rogue River
Answer: B) Willamette River

30. What is the name of the volcanic peak located in Washington state, part of the Cascade Range?
A) Mount Rainier
B) Mount Hood
C) Mount Shasta
D) Mount St. Helens
Answer: A) Mount Rainier

31. Which U.S. state has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean and is known for its wine country, including Napa Valley?
A) Oregon
B) Washington
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California

32. The city of Eureka is located in which U.S. state, known for its historic Victorian architecture and coastal redwoods?
A) Oregon
B) Washington
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California

33. What is the name of the large marine protected area off the coast of California, known for its kelp forests and diverse marine life?
A) Channel Islands National Park
B) Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
C) Olympic National Park
D) Point Reyes National Seashore
Answer: B) Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

34. Which U.S. state is known for its Olympic National Park, which includes mountains, rainforests, and coastline?
A) Oregon
B) California
C) Washington
D) Alaska
Answer: C) Washington

35. The city of Santa Barbara is located in which U.S. state?
A) Oregon
B) California
C) Washington
D) Alaska
Answer: B) California

36. What is the name of the famous mountain range that runs along the Pacific Coast from Southern California to Alaska?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Sierra Nevada
C) Cascade Range
D) Appalachian Mountains
Answer: C) Cascade Range

37. Which U.S. state is known for its coastline along the Pacific Ocean and is home to the city of Seattle?
A) California
B) Oregon
C) Washington
D) Alaska
Answer: C) Washington

38. What is the name of the large island group located in the Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife and volcanic activity, and is part of the U.S. state of Hawaii?
A) Hawaiian Islands
B) Aleutian Islands
C) Galápagos Islands
D) Solomon Islands
Answer: A) Hawaiian Islands

39. The city of Long Beach is located in which U.S. state?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California

40. What is the name of the long, narrow peninsula located in Southern California, known for its beaches and marine life?
A) Monterey Peninsula
B) San Francisco Peninsula
C) Baja California Peninsula
D) Olympic Peninsula
Answer: C) Baja California Peninsula

41. Which U.S. state has the city of Anchorage, located on the Pacific Ocean?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: D) Alaska

42. The coastal city of San Francisco is known for its iconic cable cars and steep hills. What is its nickname?
A) The Big Apple
B) The Windy City
C) The Golden City
D) The City of Angels
Answer: C) The Golden City

43. Which U.S. city is known for its rich maritime history and is located at the mouth of the Columbia River?
A) Seattle
B) Astoria
C) Portland
D) San Francisco
Answer: B) Astoria

44. What is the name of the national park located on the coast of California, known for its stunning cliffs and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean?
A) Channel Islands National Park
B) Point Reyes National Seashore
C) Big Sur
D) Redwood National and State Parks
Answer: B) Point Reyes National Seashore

45. Which U.S. state has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean and is known for its surfing culture and beach lifestyle?
A) Washington
B) Oregon
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California

46. The city of Victoria is located on which island in British Columbia, Canada?
A) Vancouver Island
B) Baffin Island
C) Prince Edward Island
D) Salt Spring Island
Answer: A) Vancouver Island

47. What is the name of the famous coastal drive that stretches along the California coast, known for its breathtaking views?
A) Pacific Coast Highway
B) Route 66
C) Highway 1
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C

48. Which U.S. state has the city of Fairbanks, known for its northern lights and outdoor activities?
A) California
B) Oregon
C) Washington
D) Alaska
Answer: D) Alaska

49. What is the name of the coastal region in Oregon known for its stunning cliffs, beaches, and coastal towns?
A) Oregon Coast
B) California Coast
C) Washington Coast
D) Alaska Coast
Answer: A) Oregon Coast

50. The famous Redwood National and State Parks are located in which U.S. state?
A) Oregon
B) Washington
C) California
D) Alaska
Answer: C) California