QUIZ: Can You Tell Us What These States Are Known For?

Which state’s name translate to “ruddy” or “colored red”?

Retry Correct Incorrect “Colorado” sounds a lot like “color red-o,” and this isn’t a coincidence. The state earned its name (which means “colored red” in Spanish) due to the red sandstone that’s prevalent near the Colorado River.

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Which state’s name translate to “ruddy” or “colored red”?

• Nevada
• Colorado
• Idaho
• New Mexico