How well do you know US Geography?

Meso · #21 Postby **Meso** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:09 am

I don't think I should even try this considering I live in South Africa and we do NO American geography in school ;p

#22 Postby **streetsoldier** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 5:45 am

92%, 6 miles off, 237 seconds...second try.

Geomagnetic Man · #23 Postby **Geomagnetic Man** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:29 am

first time 98% average error, 2 miles, and in 195 seconds.

I know all the capitals, and locations, and everything US geography, so I knew id get that high.

#24 Postby **streetsoldier** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:26 am

What seems to be holding me up is that my new PC had a "ball" mouse; not as fast or accurate (esp. when timed) as one of those laser jobs.

Miss Mary · #25 Postby **Miss Mary** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:56 am

I can't seem to get into the 90% area......

Like some have pointed out, I need previous states to get some right. The ones out west between Nevada and say Iowa are tough!

I'm in the upper 80%s......that's an improvement.....this is an addicting game....got any more like it?

Yeah, like I'd be great at placing European countries....LOL

Mary

wxmann_91 · #26 Postby **wxmann_91** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:09 am

Hooray 94% 5 mile average error in 164 seconds on my third try.

WindRunner · #27 Postby **WindRunner** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:16 am

#1 - 86%, 26 miles, and 110 seconds.
I went too fast.

chicagopizza · #28 Postby **chicagopizza** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:31 pm

84% in 352 seconds. Those tiny states are hard!!!

#29 Postby **coriolis** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 2:09 pm

Here's a couple tips:

Be careful where you place your mouse pointer on the state before you click on it. For instance if you wnat to line up Massachusetts with the outline of cape cod on the blank map, place your pointer on the western end of the state before you click. That way you can see what you're doing.

You can adjust the speed of your mouse pointer in Control Panel. If you make it go slower you get more precise control over the movement of the pointer.

Have a map of the US on the wall above your computer

Miss Mary · #30 Postby **Miss Mary** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:38 pm

coriolis wrote:Have a map of the US on the wall above your computer

OMG - We have a cheater in the house!!!!

LOL @ Ed.........

Mary

#31 Postby **pojo** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:02 pm

I can't participate

Site is blocked

Anyways I have a minor in Geography.... so that may have been interesting.

Astro_man92 · #32 Postby **Astro_man92** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:24 pm

Miss Mary wrote:Okay, you two smarty pants.....LOL

96%?

73% here.... I need borders and when you're given a state in the middle out west or on the east coast (except for the larger states), I'm lousy at that....LOL

Mary

he he I need em to

My score: 44 out of 50 perfect turns | Avg error 37 miles |

Score: 88% in 145 seconds

#33 Postby **coriolis** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:13 pm

Miss Mary wrote:
coriolis wrote:Have a map of the US on the wall above your computer

OMG - We have a cheater in the house!!!!

LOL @ Ed.........

Mary

I didn't look. Honest.
And besides, it's no help if Nebraska is the first one. There's just no way to eyeball it in perfectly.

Honest.

texasweatherwatcher · #34 Postby **texasweatherwatcher** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:32 pm

Score: 92%
Average Error: 10 Miles
Time: 164 Seconds

Wnghs2007 · #35 Postby **Wnghs2007** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:10 am

1st try: 92% 46 out of 50 Avg Err. :12 miles 224 sec
2nd try: 98% 49 out of 50 Avg Err. : 4 miles 229 sec
3rd try: 100% 50 out of 50 Avg Err. : 0 miles 195 sec

Yay 8-)

wxmann_91 · #36 Postby **wxmann_91** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:14 am

Wnghs2007 wrote:1st try: 92% 46 out of 50 Avg Err. :12 miles 224 sec
2nd try: 98% 49 out of 50 Avg Err. : 4 miles 229 sec
3rd try: 100% 50 out of 50 Avg Err. : 0 miles 195 sec

Yay

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!

YOU GOT 100%?!?!?!?!?

:eek:

Well anyway congrats.

Wnghs2007 · #37 Postby **Wnghs2007** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:35 am

wxmann_91 wrote:
Wnghs2007 wrote:1st try: 92% 46 out of 50 Avg Err. :12 miles 224 sec
2nd try: 98% 49 out of 50 Avg Err. : 4 miles 229 sec
3rd try: 100% 50 out of 50 Avg Err. : 0 miles 195 sec

Yay

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!

YOU GOT 100%?!?!?!?!?

Well anyway congrats.

Nope, here is screen capture from it...

JQ Public · #38 Postby **JQ Public** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 3:56 am

0 miles 100% 322seconds. Geez i'm gonna get carpal tunnel doing this again w/ my laptop geesh!

I think it was b/c i watched too much weather channel growing up.

#39 Postby **O Town** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:06 am

Well heres proof I stink at geography.......76%. :roll:

That's a great tool though. I think I will do it about 20 more times or till I get at least 85%. Was in need of something like this. Thanks!

Miss Mary · #40 Postby **Miss Mary** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:12 am

O Town wrote:Well heres proof I stink at geography.......76%. That's a great tool though. I think I will do it about 20 more times or till I get at least 85%. Was in need of something like this. Thanks!

Don't feel bad....I was in the 70%'s too at first! I've managed to get into the 80%'s......forget that guy who got a 100% (teacher's pet no doubt!)......

I just need borders.....if given Nebraska first, as Ed pointed out, I'm screwed!

LOL

Mary

PS - news flash.....I decided to play again this fine Sunday morning...I scored 90%! Woohoo...was it b/c I was A. rested (10 hours of sleep) or B. the second cup of coffee I had? LOL And no Ed, I did not tape our US map on the wall above the computer (although we have one, it's one of those 4' by 6' ones teachers hang up)!

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