Problem Analysis:
The task involves using a grid map of the United States to answer questions about the locations of states. The grid is labeled with letters (A–G) horizontally and numbers (1–6) vertically. Each intersection of a letter and a number corresponds to a specific region on the map.
#### Key Instructions:
1.
Identify states based on their grid coordinates.
2.
Compare states based on their relative positions (east, west, north, south).
Solution:
#### Question 1: Which state is located exactly in F2?
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Step 1: Locate the grid coordinate F2 on the map.
- F is the sixth column from the left.
- 2 is the second row from the bottom.
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Step 2: Identify the state at this intersection.
- The state located at F2 is
Texas.
#### Question 2: Which state is located exactly in F3?
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Step 1: Locate the grid coordinate F3 on the map.
- F is the sixth column from the left.
- 3 is the third row from the bottom.
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Step 2: Identify the state at this intersection.
- The state located at F3 is
Oklahoma.
#### Question 3: Which state is located exactly in C7?
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Step 1: Locate the grid coordinate C7 on the map.
- C is the third column from the left.
- 7 is the topmost row.
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Step 2: Identify the state at this intersection.
- The state located at C7 is
Minnesota.
#### Question 4: Which state is further west, Arizona or New Mexico?
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Step 1: Locate Arizona and New Mexico on the map.
- Arizona is in the western part of the country.
- New Mexico is east of Arizona but still in the southwestern region.
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Step 2: Compare their positions.
- Arizona is further west than New Mexico.
#### Question 5: Which state is further north, Missouri or Florida?
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Step 1: Locate Missouri and Florida on the map.
- Missouri is in the central part of the country.
- Florida is in the southeastern part of the country.
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Step 2: Compare their positions.
- Missouri is further north than Florida.
Final Answers:
1.
Texas
2.
Oklahoma
3.
Minnesota
4.
Arizona
5.
Missouri
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. Texas, 2. Oklahoma, 3. Minnesota, 4. Arizona, 5. Missouri}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grid map worksheet.
