2008 civics test · Question 89 · Geography
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Official answer
- Pacific (Ocean)
What this means
The ocean on the West Coast of the United States is the Pacific Ocean.
States like California, Oregon, and Washington sit along the Pacific, the largest ocean in the world. Hawaii and Alaska also border the Pacific.
Remember it as a pair: the Pacific is on the west, and the Atlantic is on the east. The answer here is the Pacific Ocean.
Why this is on the test
This 2008 geography question asks which ocean is on the West Coast, a simple fact that pairs with the East Coast question.
How this question is asked
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions out loud and you pass by answering 6 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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