Nature & Geography
What is Maine’s nickname?
A. The Ocean State
B. The Pine Tree State
C. The Mountain State
D. The Lobster State
B. The Pine tree State
What famous seafood is Maine best known for?
A. Shrimp
B. Lobster
C. Crab
D. Clams
B. Lobster
Which industry is important along Maine’s coast?
A. Gold mining
B. Lobster fishing
C. Oil drilling
D. Cotton farming
B. Lobster fishing
Who were the first people to live in Maine?
A. Cowboys
B. Pilgrims
C. Wabanaki Nations
D. Gold miners
C. Wabanaki Nations
How many other states border Maine?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1
Which animal is commonly found in Maine?
A. Kangaroo
B. Camel
C. Moose
D. Alligator
Which fruit is Maine famous for growing?
A. Apples
B. Strawberries
C. Wild Blueberries
D. Oranges
What does Bath Iron Works build?
A. Cars
B. Airplanes
C. Large ships
D. Trains
C. Large ships
Before becoming its own state, Maine was part of which state?
A. Massachusetts
B. Vermont
C. Connecticut
D. New York
A. Massachusetts
What is Maine’s state tree?
A. Maple Tree
B. Oak Tree
C. White Pine
D. Palm Tree
C. White Pine
What is the tallest mountain in Maine?
A. Mount Everest
B. Mount Katahdin
C. Sugarloaf Mountain
D. Cadillac Mountain
B. Mount Katahdin
Which county is famous for potato farming?
A. York County
B. Hancock County
C. Cumberland County
D. Aroostook County
D. Aroostook County
What industry brings many visitors to Maine each year?
A. Mining
B. Tourism
C. Space travel
D. Factories
B. Tourism
In what year did Maine become a state?
A. 1776
B. 1900
C. 1820
D. 1855
C. 1820
What large store is famous in Freeport?
A. Walmart
B. Target
C. L.L.Bean
D. Bass Pro Shops
C. L.L.Bean
What percentage of Maine is covered in forests?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. About 90%
D. About 90%
What sweet dessert is Maine known for?
A. Cheesecake
B. Brownies
C. Whoopie Pies
D. Cupcakes
C. Whoopie Pies
What natural resource is important to Maine’s forestry industry?
A. Trees
B. Oil
C. Sand
D. Gold
A. Trees
What city became Maine’s capital city?
A. Portland
B. Bangor
C. Lewiston
D. Augusta
D. Augusta
What famous outdoor trail ends at Mount Katahdin?
A. Oregon Trail
B. Freedom Trail
C. Nature Trail
D. Appalachian Trail
D. Appalachian Trail
What is Maine’s state bird?
A. Robin
B. Chickadee
C. Eagle
D. Blue Jay
B. Chickadee
Which season is busiest for Maine farmers harvesting crops?
A. Winter
B. Spring
C. Summer/Fall
D. Early January
C. Summer/Fall
Which Maine job depends heavily on the ocean?
A. Ranching
B. Lobstering
C. Coal mining
D. Desert farming
B. Lobstering
Which industry was VERY important in Maine’s past?
A. Logging
B. Space travel
C. Oil drilling
D. Desert farming
A. Logging
What is the largest lake in Maine?
A. Sebago Lake
B. Moosehead Lake
C. Great Pond
D. Long Lake
B. Moosehead Lake