Problem Analysis:
The task involves analyzing a map of the United States to answer three specific questions about the states. The map is provided, and we need to use it to identify states based on certain criteria.
#### Questions:
1.
Which state is the smallest?
2.
Which state borders only one other state?
3.
How many states have the word "New" in their names? Write their names.
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Solution:
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Step 1: Identify the Smallest State
- The smallest state in terms of land area is
Rhode Island. It is located in the northeastern part of the United States and is visibly smaller than any other state on the map.
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Answer: Rhode Island
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Step 2: Identify the State That Borders Only One Other State
- To determine which state borders only one other state, we need to look for a state that is completely surrounded by just one neighboring state.
- Upon examining the map,
Maine is the only state that borders only one other state, which is New Hampshire.
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Answer: Maine
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Step 3: Count and List States with "New" in Their Names
- We need to identify all states whose names include the word "New."
- From the map, the states with "New" in their names are:
1. New Hampshire
2. New Jersey
3. New Mexico
4. New York
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Answer: There are 4 states with "New" in their names. Their names are:
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
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Final Answers:
1.
Which state is the smallest?
Rhode Island
2.
Which state borders only one other state?
Maine
3.
How many states have the word "New" in their names? Write their names.
4 states: New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. Rhode Island} \\
\text{2. Maine} \\
\text{3. 4 states: New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York}
}
\]
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