To solve the problems in the worksheet, we will use the provided map of the United States and our knowledge of U.S. geography. Let's go through each question step by step:
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1. Color your state green
- This is subjective and depends on the student's location. For example, if you live in California, you would color California green.
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2. What is the largest state? Color it yellow
- The largest state in the United States by land area is
Alaska.
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Answer: Alaska
- Color Alaska yellow.
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3. What is the smallest state? Color it blue
- The smallest state in the United States by land area is
Rhode Island.
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Answer: Rhode Island
- Color Rhode Island blue.
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4. Color Nevada orange. Color the states that border Nevada purple
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Nevada is located in the western part of the United States.
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States bordering Nevada: California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona.
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Steps:
1. Color Nevada orange.
2. Color California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona purple.
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5. What states border Florida?
- Florida is located in the southeastern part of the United States.
- The states that border Florida are:
- Georgia
- Alabama
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Answer: Georgia, Alabama
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6. How many states have the word "New" in them?
- States with the word "New" in their names:
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
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Total: 4 states
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Answer: 4
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7. What state is south of Georgia?
- Georgia is located in the southeastern United States.
- The state directly south of Georgia is
Florida.
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Answer: Florida
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8. What state is east of Arizona?
- Arizona is located in the southwestern United States.
- The state directly east of Arizona is
New Mexico.
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Answer: New Mexico
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9. What state is north of Wyoming?
- Wyoming is located in the western United States.
- The state directly north of Wyoming is
Montana.
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Answer: Montana
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10. What state is west of Kansas?
- Kansas is located in the central United States.
- The state directly west of Kansas is
Colorado.
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Answer: Colorado
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Final Answers:
1. (Subjective based on your state)
2. Alaska
3. Rhode Island
4. Nevada (orange), Bordering states: California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona (purple)
5. Georgia, Alabama
6. 4
7. Florida
8. New Mexico
9. Montana
10. Colorado
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If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade social studies worksheets.
