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    1. The USA stands for

    • The United Kingdom
    • The United States of America
    • The United Nations
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  • 2. 

    The American president works in ____________________ .

    • The Buckingham Palace

    • The White House

    • The City Hall

    Correct Answer
    A. The White House
    Explanation
    The American president works in the White House. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. and serves as the center of the executive branch of the U.S. government. The President carries out various duties and responsibilities from the White House, including making important decisions, meeting with advisors and foreign leaders, and addressing the nation.

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  • 3. 

    Mexico is on the south of the USA.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Mexico is indeed located to the south of the USA. Geographically, Mexico shares a border with the southern states of the USA, such as Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. This makes it accurate to say that Mexico is on the south of the USA.

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  • 4. 

    The capital of the USA is

    • New York

    • Chicago

    • Washington D.C.

    • Los Angeles

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington D.C.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Washington D.C. because it is the capital of the USA. New York and Los Angeles are major cities in the USA, but they are not the capital. Chicago is also a major city, but it is not the capital either.

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  • 5. 

    The USA flag is

    • Option 1

    • Option 2

    • Option 3

    Correct Answer
    A. Option 3
  • 6. 

    _________________ is the sole state in the USA composed entirely of islands.

    • Alaska

    • Havaii

    • Ohio

    • Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Havaii
    Explanation
    Hawaii is the correct answer because it is the only US state that is entirely composed of islands. It consists of a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean and does not share any land borders with other states. Alaska is also partially made up of islands, but it is not entirely composed of them as it also has a mainland area. Ohio and Florida are both states in the US, but they have land borders and are not made up entirely of islands.

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  • 7. 

    There are two oceans on the west and east

    • The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

    • The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean

    • The Pacific Ocean and The Atlantic Ocean

    Correct Answer
    A. The Pacific Ocean and The Atlantic Ocean
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Pacific Ocean and The Atlantic Ocean. This is because the statement in the question mentions that there are two oceans on the west and east, and the only option that includes both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean is the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    How many states are there in the USA?

    • 50

    • 4

    • 2

    • 52

    Correct Answer
    A. 50
    Explanation
    There are 50 states in the USA.

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  • 9. 

    Chicago has got the nickname. It is

    • "The Big Apple"

    • "The cold city"

    • "The windy city"

    Correct Answer
    A. "The windy city"
    Explanation
    Chicago is known as "The windy city" because of its strong winds, which are a result of its location near Lake Michigan. The nickname was first used in the 19th century by journalists who were impressed by the city's strong winds and used it to describe the city's weather conditions. Over time, the nickname has become synonymous with Chicago and is often used to refer to the city's character and resilience.

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  • 10. 

    If you would take a plane from Zagreb to Washington DC, the flight will last for

    • 2 hours

    • 12 hours

    • 36 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. 12 hours
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 12 hours. A flight from Zagreb to Washington DC would take approximately 12 hours. This is a reasonable estimate considering the distance between the two cities, which is around 6,000 kilometers. The duration of a flight can vary depending on factors such as weather conditions, air traffic, and the specific route taken, but 12 hours is a typical duration for this journey.

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