US Regions and States — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The capital of New York is New York City.
Corrected: The capital of New York is Albany.
The corrected sentence is: "The capital of New York is Albany.". The original sentence "The capital of New York is New York City." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
Alaska is the smallest state in the United States.
Corrected: Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area.
The corrected sentence is: "Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area.". The original sentence "Alaska is the smallest state in the United States." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The Mississippi River flows through the Northeast region only.
Corrected: The Mississippi River flows through the Midwest and Southeast regions.
The corrected sentence is: "The Mississippi River flows through the Midwest and Southeast regions.". The original sentence "The Mississippi River flows through the Northeast region only." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The capital of California is Sacramento.
Sacramento is the capital of California; Los Angeles is the largest city but not the capital.
2. The capital of Texas is Austin.
Austin is the state capital of Texas; Houston and Dallas are larger cities but not the capital.
3. Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean.
Hawaii is a chain of islands in the North Pacific Ocean.
4. The Appalachian Mountains run through the eastern United States.
The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range running from Alabama to Maine along the eastern US.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What is the difference between a state capital and the largest city in a state?
Sample answer: A state capital is where the state government meets, but it may not be the biggest city. For example, Albany is New York's capital, not New York City.
State capitals are chosen as seats of government, but population centers (largest cities) are often different locations.
2. Describe one landform or body of water found in the West region.
Sample answer: The Rocky Mountains are a major landform in the West. They are tall, rugged mountains that stretch from Canada into New Mexico.
The West region contains the Rocky Mountains, Pacific coastline, deserts, volcanoes (in Hawaii and Pacific Northwest), and major rivers.