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Question 79

For the Oregon choice between Salem and Portland, which statements are true? Select all that apply.

  1. Salem, rather than Portland, is the capitalCorrect answer
  2. Portland holds Oregon's capital government
  3. Oregon's capital is SalemCorrect answer
  4. Salem is the capital of Alaska

Explanation

Salem is the city with Oregon's capital function, so the statements favoring Salem over Portland are accurate. Portland is the familiar wrong-city choice; being prominent does not give it the governmental role asked about here.

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