The task is to match each U.S. state with its corresponding capital city from the provided list. Below is the solution, along with an explanation of how to approach this problem.
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Solution:
Here is the correct matching of states with their capitals:
1.
Alabama - Montgomery (35)
2.
Alaska - Juneau (49)
3.
Arizona - Phoenix (5)
4.
Arkansas - Little Rock (20)
5.
California - Sacramento (3)
6.
Colorado - Denver (10)
7.
Connecticut - Hartford (38)
8.
Delaware - Dover (50)
9.
Florida - Tallahassee (47)
10.
Georgia - Atlanta (45)
11.
Hawaii - Honolulu (50)
12.
Idaho - Boise (7)
13.
Illinois - Springfield (26)
14.
Indiana - Indianapolis (39)
15.
Iowa - Des Moines (18)
16.
Kansas - Topeka (14)
17.
Kentucky - Frankfort (24)
18.
Louisiana - Baton Rouge (21)
19.
Maine - Augusta (34)
20.
Maryland - Annapolis (31)
21.
Massachusetts - Boston (46)
22.
Michigan - Lansing (17)
23.
Minnesota - St. Paul (16)
24.
Mississippi - Jackson (48)
25.
Missouri - Jefferson City (19)
26.
Montana - Helena (8)
27.
Nebraska - Lincoln (15)
28.
Nevada - Carson City (4)
29.
New Hampshire - Concord (36)
30.
New Jersey - Trenton (39)
31.
New Mexico - Santa Fe (11)
32.
New York - Albany (32)
33.
North Carolina - Raleigh (43)
34.
North Dakota - Bismarck (16)
35.
Ohio - Columbus (29)
36.
Oklahoma - Oklahoma City (13)
37.
Oregon - Salem (2)
38.
Pennsylvania - Harrisburg (31)
39.
Rhode Island - Providence (37)
40.
South Carolina - Columbia (44)
41.
South Dakota - Pierre (22)
42.
Tennessee - Nashville (23)
43.
Texas - Austin (12)
44.
Utah - Salt Lake City (6)
45.
Vermont - Montpelier (33)
46.
Virginia - Richmond (42)
47.
Washington - Olympia (1)
48.
West Virginia - Charleston (30)
49.
Wisconsin - Madison (9)
50.
Wyoming - Cheyenne (26)
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Explanation of the Approach:
1.
Understand the Task: The goal is to match each state with its capital city. This requires knowledge of U.S. geography and state capitals.
2.
Use Reference Materials: If you are not familiar with all the state capitals, you can use a map, atlas, or online resource to verify the correct matches.
3.
Systematic Matching:
- Start by identifying states you know well and their capitals.
- Use process of elimination for less familiar states.
- Cross-reference your answers to ensure no duplicates or mistakes.
4.
Common Knowledge Tips:
- Some states have unique or memorable capital names (e.g., "Juneau" for Alaska, "Helena" for Montana).
- Capitals often reflect historical significance or geographical importance.
5.
Double-Check: After completing the matching, review your answers to ensure accuracy.
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Final Answer:
The correct matching is as listed above. Each state is paired with its corresponding capital city using the numbers provided in the quiz.
Boxed Final Answer:
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