2008 test · Question 90 of 100
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Official USCIS answers
- Atlantic (Ocean)
Why this is the answer
The United States borders two main oceans. The East Coast faces the Atlantic Ocean, while the West Coast faces the Pacific Ocean.
💡 Memory tip: East Coast = Atlantic; think 'A' for Atlantic on the Atlantic side.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).