U.S. Citizenship Civics TestGeographyMedium
Which of the following U.S. territories is located in the Caribbean Sea?
- AGuam
- BAmerican Samoa
- CPuerto Rico
- DNorthern Mariana Islands
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Correct answer: C. Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory located in the Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic. The other options are U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Guam is a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean.
- B. American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the South Pacific Ocean.
- D. The Northern Mariana Islands are a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean.
Caribbean U.S. Territory
A U.S. territory located in the Caribbean Sea.
- A commonwealth of the United States.
- Its residents are U.S. citizens.
- Known for its distinct culture and geography.
Memory trick: Pacific has many, Caribbean has one big one.