Name That Continent!
United States, Canada, Mexico
North America
The name of this NYC borough comes from the Lenape word "Manahatta," which means "island of many hills"
Manhattan
This ocean is the one you've swam in if you've ever gone to the Rockaways or Coney Island.
Atlantic Ocean
Ring ring ring goes the liberty bell! Chow down on a philly cheesesteak while roaming through the Appalachian mountains. Just don't say you're a Ravens fan when you're visiting Teacher Traynor's hometown, Pittsburgh! Capital: Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
This is the longest river in the world.
Nile River
Brazil, Argentina, Peru
South America
This statuesque New York City landmark and cultural icon was a gift from France, brought overseas in 1875.
The Statue of Liberty
This river, running west of Manhattan, is named after Dutch explorer Henry ______.
Hudson River
Katy Perry says that girls from this state are unforgettable, and she's right! Vice President Kamala Harris was born there, and brilliant storytellers like Ava DuVernay, Emma Stone, and Zendaya do great work in Hollywood. Hold steady when you visit -- they're known to have over 100,000 earthquakes each year! Capital: Sacramento
California
This is the tallest mountain in the world.
Mount Everest
Italy, Germany, France
Europe
This subway line is the longest in the city, spanning 31 miles from northern Manhattan to Far Rockaway, Queens.
This waterfall, viewable from New York and Canada, is the fastest moving waterfall in the world.
Niagara Falls
You're gonna need a knife and fork for this state's Chicago-style deep dish pizza. Known for the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, and Walt Disney, this state is home to the world's first skyscraper. Sufjan Stevens album dedicated to this state was recently adapted into a Broadway musical. Capital: Springfield
Illinois
This is the deepest point in the ocean in the world.
Challenger Deep//Mariana Trench (I'll accept both)
China, Vietnam, Japan
Asia
The birthplace of the telegraph, this city is New York's state capital.
Albany
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior make up the largest freshwater system in the world, holding 20% of the earth's fresh water.
Great Lakes
Hold on to your lobster roll -- despite this state being way up in the northeast, it is actually closer to Africa than any other state. It is the first in the country to see the sun rise. Capital: Augusta
Maine
This is the largest desert in the world.
Antarctic Polar Desert // Antarctica (I'll accept both)
Zimbabwe, Chad, Eritrea
Africa
In 2021, this woman assumed the role of New York State Governor.
Kathy Hochul
Arctic Ocean
The largest, northernmost, eastermost, AND westernmost in the United States, it is the second-to-last state to join the union. The largest Native American population there is called the Inuit people. Every March, the Iditarod, a long-distance dog sled race, is held here. Capital: Juneau
Alaska
This is the smallest country in the world.
Vatican City