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Using the list of letters, follow each step below.
U R H N B W
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1.
If Michigan borders only two Great Lakes, cross out vowels.
2.
If South Dakota is northwest of Iowa, cross out the R's.
3.
If Wisconsin borders the Mississippi River, cross out the T's.
4.
If Kansas is south of Nebraska, cross out the B's.
5.
If Lake Erie is east of Lake Superior, cross out the G's.
6.
If Indiana is east of Illinois, cross out the W's.
7.
If a lake divides Michigan into two parts, cross out the D's.
8.
If Canada is south of North Dakota, cross out the M's.
9.
If Iowa borders five or more states, cross out the H's.
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10. Write the letters not crossed out in order on the lines below to spell the name of
a well-known symbol of the U.S.A.
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There are lists for everythingl Some experts have made a list of the 10 best
states to live in if you are ready to retire.
Use the clues and the map to name the states.
1.
It is west of the Rocky Mountains. Its capital is
Salt Lake City.
2.
It borders the Gulf of Mexico and is south
of Arkansas.
3.
It is on the Atlantic coast between Virginia and
South Carolina.
4.
Its capital is Carson City. It is east of California.
5.
It is a large state just north of Mexico. Its capital
is Austin.
6.
It is a southwestern state between Colorado
and Mexico.
7.
It is bordered by Mississippi, Tennessee,
and Georgia.
8.
Its capital is Phoenix.The Colorado River
runs through it.
9.
It is in the southeast corner of the U.S. It borders
the Atlantic Ocean.
10. It is another southeastern state. It is east
of Alabama.
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Many years ago, before airplanes and fast trains, river boats were a good
way to get from one place to another. The Ohio River carried many of these
boats back and forth for many miles.
Use the map to answer the questions.
1.
In what state does the Ohio River begin?
What is the capital of that state?
2.
The river forms the borders of several states. Name these states.
3.
Which state has the longest Ohio River border?
4.
Kentucky is on what side of the river?
5.
The river forms the borders of Indiana and Illinois.
On which borders is it?
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6.
Into what other river does the Ohio flow?
7.
If you lived in Washington, D.C., which states would you have to go through to
reach the Ohio River?
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The Mississippi River runs almost from the top to the bottom of the United
States. Songs and stories have been written about "Old Man River."
Use the map to answer the questions.
1.
In what state does the Mississippi River start?
2.
How many states border the Mississippi River?
3.
How many states have their eastern border along the Mississippi? Name these
states.
4.
How many states have their western border along the Mississippi? Name these
states.
5.
Into what body of water does the Mississippi flow?
6.
If you lived in Kansas, which direction would you
travel to reach the Mississippi?
7.
What river flows into the Mississippi?
8.
If you lived in Florida, in what direction would you
travel to reach the Mississippi?
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