Let’s go step by step to match each country or place with the correct letter on the map.
First, look at the world map and find where each country is located. Then match it to the letter that’s placed over that area.
1) Canada — This is in North America, north of the United States. On the map, that’s labeled
E.
2) Chile — This is a long, thin country on the west coast of South America. That’s
H.
3) Britain — Also called the United Kingdom, it’s an island off the northwest coast of Europe. That’s
D.
4) Russia — The largest country in the world, covering northern Asia and part of eastern Europe. That’s
A.
5) Egypt — In northeastern Africa, near the Red Sea and Mediterranean. That’s
B.
6) China — In East Asia, big country east of India. That’s
C.
7) Mexico — South of the United States, in North America. That’s
F.
8) Alaska (State) — Part of the U.S., but separated, up in the northwest corner of North America. That’s
M.
9) Japan — Island nation east of China and Korea. That’s
G.
10) Cuba — Island in the Caribbean, south of Florida. That’s
L.
11) Iraq — In the Middle East, between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. That’s
K.
Now for the multiple choice questions:
12) Which country attacked Pearl Harbor during WWII?
→ It was
Japan. So answer:
A
13) Which country touches the USA’s northern border?
→ That’s
Canada. So answer:
A
14) Which country touches the USA’s southern border?
→ That’s
Mexico. So answer:
C
15) Alaska is ___ of the rest of the United States?
→ Alaska is way up north, separate from the lower 48 states. So answer:
D. north
16) Who was the U.S. at war with during the American Revolution?
→ They fought against
Britain. So answer:
D
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Final Answer:
1) E
2) H
3) D
4) A
5) B
6) C
7) F
8) M
9) G
10) L
11) K
12) A
13) A
14) C
15) D
16) D
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geography worksheet 6th grade.
