7 Printable Blank Maps for Coloring - ALL ESL - Free Printable

This image presents a task: to color each state on the map of the United States and then match that color in the legend below. The map itself is currently uncolored, serving as a blank canvas for this activity.

To solve this problem, I need to understand what is being asked. The instruction is to "Add a color for each state... In the legend, add that same color to match the state." This implies that the user is expected to manually assign a unique color to each state and then fill in the corresponding checkbox in the legend with that same color.

Since I am an AI and cannot physically color the image or interact with it in that way, I will explain the solution process step-by-step.

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Step 1: Understand the Task
- You have a blank map of the United States.
- You have a legend at the bottom listing all 50 states with an empty checkbox next to each name.
- The goal is to assign a color to each state on the map and then use the same color to fill in the checkbox next to that state's name in the legend.

Step 2: Plan the Coloring Strategy
- You can choose any color scheme you like. For example:
- Use a different color for each state (this would require 50 different colors).
- Group states by region (e.g., Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West) and assign one color per region.
- Color states based on alphabetical order, population, or any other criteria.
- The key is consistency: the color you pick for California on the map must be the same color you use for the checkbox next to "California" in the legend.

Step 3: Execute the Task (Manually)
- Pick a state on the map (e.g., California).
- Choose a color (e.g., blue).
- Color the state of California on the map blue.
- Find "California" in the legend.
- Color the checkbox next to "California" blue.
- Repeat this process for all 50 states.

Step 4: Verify Your Work
- Once all states are colored, go through the legend and ensure that each checkbox matches the color of its corresponding state on the map.

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Conclusion

The solution to this problem is not a single answer but a process. Since the image is a worksheet designed for manual completion, the "solution" is the act of coloring each state and its corresponding legend entry with the same color. As an AI, I cannot perform this physical task, but I have provided a clear, step-by-step guide on how to complete it successfully.