2008 civics test · Question 90 of 100 · Geography
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
In Chinese 美国东海岸濒临哪个大洋？
Official answer
- Atlantic (Ocean)大西洋（Atlantic）
Why this is the answer
The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States. The original 13 colonies were along the Atlantic coast, and cities such as New York and Boston are on or near it. The Atlantic separates the United States from Europe.
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)