Let's solve each question using the
physical map of the United States provided in the image. We'll analyze the map and answer each question with explanations.
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1. Mt. Rainier is the third-highest mountain peak in the U.S. In which state is it located?
- On the map,
Mt. Rainier is labeled in the
northwestern part of the U.S., near
Washington State.
- It is clearly marked in
Washington.
✔ Answer: *Washington*
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**2. Find the Missouri River. It starts near the northwest corner of ________ (state) and connects to the ________ River.*
- The
Missouri River is shown on the map flowing from the
west to the east, starting in
Montana.
- It begins near the
northwest corner of Montana.
- It flows southward and eventually joins the
Mississippi River.
✔ Answer:
- Starts near the northwest corner of
Montana
- Connects to the
Mississippi River
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3. Indiana's south border is formed by the ________.
- Look at
Indiana on the map. Its southern border runs along a large river.
- That river is the
Ohio River, which also forms the border between Indiana and Kentucky.
✔ Answer: *Ohio River*
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4. The ________ forms the border between Nevada and Arizona.
- On the map, look at the boundary between
Nevada and
Arizona.
- There is a long mountain range running along that border — it's labeled as the
Sierra Nevada.
- However, the
Sierra Nevada is actually mostly in
California, not between Nevada and Arizona.
Wait! Let’s check again.
- The border between
Nevada and Arizona is
not a major mountain range like the Sierra Nevada.
- Actually, the
Colorado River forms the border between
Nevada and Arizona.
But wait — looking at the map:
The
Colorado River is shown flowing through
Arizona, and it borders
Nevada on the west side.
Yes! The
Colorado River forms part of the border between
Nevada and Arizona.
✔ Answer: *Colorado River*
> Note: The
Grand Canyon is also shown along this river, reinforcing its presence.
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5. Nebraska is ________ of Kansas and ________ of Colorado.
-
Nebraska is directly
north of
Kansas.
- So,
Nebraska is north of Kansas.
- Now, compare Nebraska and Colorado:
- Nebraska is
northeast of Colorado (since Colorado is southwest of Nebraska).
✔ Answer:
- Nebraska is
north of Kansas
- and
northeast of Colorado
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6. Name the two states along Florida's northern border.
- Florida is at the bottom of the map.
- Looking at the
north side of Florida, it is bordered by:
-
Alabama (to the northwest)
-
Georgia (to the northeast)
✔ Answer: *Alabama and Georgia*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Washington
2.
Montana,
Mississippi
3.
Ohio River
4.
Colorado River
5.
north,
northeast
6.
Alabama and Georgia
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These answers are based on careful observation of the physical map provided. Each feature (rivers, mountains, state boundaries) is labeled or implied by geographic context.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of physical map worksheet.
