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New Jersey State Facts

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Which contrast reflects New Jersey’s settlement geography?

  • Only one city and no rural land
  • A state with no protected areas
  • Only completely empty forests
  • Dense metro areas and less developed forest regions
Correct answer(s):
  • Dense metro areas and less developed forest regions

Which set lists recognized types of New Jersey municipalities?

  • Cantons, emirates, and shires only
  • States, territories, and countries
  • Cities, townships, boroughs, towns, and villages
  • Provinces, kingdoms, and prefectures
Correct answer(s):
  • Cities, townships, boroughs, towns, and villages

Why might a large New Jersey township be absent from a list of legally designated cities?

  • Townships cannot have residents
  • Townships and cities are different municipal forms
  • City rankings always include every township
  • Townships exist only outside New Jersey
Correct answer(s):
  • Townships and cities are different municipal forms

Which statement correctly distinguishes Trenton and Newark?

  • Trenton is the capital, while Newark is the most populous incorporated city
  • Trenton is a county and Newark is a state
  • Both are names for the same city
  • Newark is the capital and Trenton is in New York
Correct answer(s):
  • Trenton is the capital, while Newark is the most populous incorporated city

In which county is Trenton located?

  • Mercer County
  • Bergen County
  • Hudson County
  • Essex County
Correct answer(s):
  • Mercer County

Which incorporated New Jersey city had the largest population in the July 2025 estimates?

  • Hoboken
  • Trenton
  • Camden
  • Newark
Correct answer(s):
  • Newark

What is New Jersey’s familiar nickname?

  • The Sunshine State
  • The Garden State
  • The Empire State
  • The Peach State
Correct answer(s):
  • The Garden State

In what position did New Jersey ratify the U.S. Constitution?

  • Third
  • Thirteenth
  • Seventh
  • First
Correct answer(s):
  • Third

On which date did New Jersey ratify the U.S. Constitution?

  • March 4, 1789
  • January 1, 1800
  • July 4, 1776
  • December 18, 1787
Correct answer(s):
  • December 18, 1787

How many municipalities does New Jersey have according to its state reference?

  • 21
  • 564
  • 1,200
  • 100
Correct answer(s):
  • 564