U.S. Citizenship Civics TestGeographyMedium
Which of the following states is NOT considered part of the contiguous United States?
- AOregon
- BMaine
- CKansas
- DHawaii
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Hawaii
The contiguous United States refers to the 48 states on the North American continent that are connected to each other. Hawaii, being an island state in the Pacific Ocean, is not contiguous. Alaska is also not contiguous with the other 48 states.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Oregon is one of the 48 contiguous states.
- B. Maine is one of the 48 contiguous states, located in the northeastern U.S.
- C. Kansas is one of the 48 contiguous states.
Contiguous United States
The 48 U.S. states located on the North American continent, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
- Also known as 'the Lower 48'.
- Connected by land borders.
- Alaska and Hawaii are non-contiguous states.
Memory trick: Contiguous means connected, like puzzle pieces.