Ocean Views And Spirit Of Exploration: How Well Do You Know The Landmarks Of The U.S. Pacific Coast?

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Man-made monuments are renowned for their location, unique construction, and the history they tell — the history of mankind. They imply an intimate knowledge of our shared history, similarities, and experiences. And most importantly, they demonstrate our species' evolution.

Natural landmarks, on the other hand, remind us of how great our planet is. 

This quiz will test your knowledge of the landmarks located in the Pacific Coans region of the United States. The landmarks in this quiz are situated in the 5 Coastal states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. 

Take our quiz and enjoy the marvels of the Pacific Coast region! 


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US West Coast Landmarks Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Also known as the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, what is this iconic building, located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii?

  • A
    Korean War Veterans Memorial
  • B
    9/11 Memorial
  • C
    Liberty Memorial
  • D
    Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Question 2

Name this island in San Francisco that includes a lighthouse, a military fortress, and a federal prison which functioned until 1963.

  • A
    Angel Island
  • B
    Alameda
  • C
    Yerba Buena
  • D
    Alcatraz Island

Question 3

Timberline Lodge is a ski resort and mountain lodge located on the south side of Oregon's Mount Hood. What classic film featured the lodge?

  • A
    Dr. Strangelove
  • B
    It
  • C
    Touch of Evil
  • D
    The Shining

Question 4

What is the National Historic Landmark District of Coloma, California famous for?

  • A
    It was the first the first Spanish settlement in California
  • B
    It's where the California Gold Rush started
  • C
    It's where California's constitution was signed
  • D
    It's the birthplace of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 5

In what region of Oregon is the Smith Rock State Park, a jewel of the high desert, located?

  • A
    Lane County
  • B
    Coast & Valley
  • C
    Southwest Oregon
  • D
    High Desert

Question 6

Protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is known for its waterfalls, but it also has deep valleys, magnificent meadows, old gigantic sequoias, and a large wilderness region. Which of these science fiction films was shot there?

  • A
    The Martian
  • B
    Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
  • C
    Ad Astra
  • D
    Gravity

Question 7

In which of California's national parks will you find Zabriskie Point, known for its interesting-looking eroded terrain?

  • A
    Joshua Tree National Park
  • B
    Death Valley National Park
  • C
    Kings Canyon National Park
  • D
    Sequoia National Park

Question 8

Name the volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, which is referred to as Lēʻahi by the locals.

  • A
    Diamond Head
  • B
    Kiauea
  • C
    Mauna Loa
  • D
    Kohala

Question 9

What is the most frequented natural recreation area in the Pacific Northwest, with over 2 million visitors each year?

  • A
    Snoqualmie Falls
  • B
    Myrtle Falls
  • C
    Latourell Falls
  • D
    Multnomah Falls

Question 10

Located in Alaska, which of these is the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent?

  • A
    South Cascade Glacier
  • B
    Sperry Glacier
  • C
    Hubbard Glacier
  • D
    Wheeler Peak Glacier

Question 11

The Point of Arches is widely regarded as one of Washington State's most remarkable geologic features, found in which national park?

  • A
    Pacific Rim Natural Park Reserve
  • B
    Mt. Rainier National Park
  • C
    Olympic National Park
  • D
    Siuslaw National Forest

Question 12

Located in Portland, what historic house in Oregon is considered a significant regional statement of Modern architecture?

  • A
    Flavel House
  • B
    Caple House Museum
  • C
    Pittock Mansion
  • D
    The Aubrey R. Watzek House

Question 13

This notable area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington's Cascades is knows for its dramatic, picture-perfect lake landscape. What are the lakes called?

  • A
    The Magic Lakes
  • B
    The Enchantments
  • C
    The Tears
  • D
    The Wonders

Question 14

At 605 feet, the Seattle Space Needle is one of the most recognizable buildings in the United States. When was it completed?

  • A
    1971
  • B
    1959
  • C
    1962
  • D
    1966

Question 15

The Griffith Observatory is one of L.A.'s most important and best known landmarks. What famous actor helped establish the Observatory in the pop culture?

  • A
    Humphrey Bogart
  • B
    James Dean
  • C
    Marlon Brando
  • D
    Jack Nicholson

Question 16

The Chateau Marmont hotel has a prominent place in the pop culture thanks to all the celebrities who have stayed, lived, and even died there. In what part of Los Angeles is it located?

  • A
    West Hollywood
  • B
    Bel Air
  • C
    Beverly Hills
  • D
    Laurel Canyon

Question 17

Alaska's Totem Bight State Historical Park is just 10 miles northwest of which of these Alaskan cities?

  • A
    Fairbanks
  • B
    Juneau
  • C
    Anchorage
  • D
    Ketchikan

Question 18

Located near Fort Rock, Oregon, the Fort Rock Cave contains some of the earliest evidence of human habitation in North America. What evidence did the researchers find in the cave?

  • A
    Sandals
  • B
    Hunting tools
  • C
    Cave paintings
  • D
    Graves

Question 19

What's the name of the world's tallest living tree, located in California's Redwood National Park?

  • A
    Hyperion
  • B
    Helios
  • C
    Titan
  • D
    Icarus

Question 20

Commonly known as The Abbey, this historic house was the first-ever National Historic Landmark in California, designated in 1962. What famous poet resided there?

  • A
    Robert Frost
  • B
    E.E. Cummins
  • C
    Joaquin Miller
  • D
    Walt Whitman

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