US Regions and States — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Lines of longitude measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Lines of longitude (meridians) run north-south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
2. The capital of Florida is Tallahassee.
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida; Miami and Orlando are larger cities but not the capital.
3. A map key shows what symbols on a map mean.
A map key (or legend) explains the symbols, colors, and lines used on the map.
4. The capital of Illinois is Springfield.
Springfield is the capital of Illinois; Chicago is the largest city but not the capital.
5. A map scale helps you measure real distance on a map.
A map scale shows the ratio between distance on the map and actual distance in the real world.
6. The capital of Alaska is Juneau.
Juneau is the capital of Alaska; Anchorage is the largest city.
7. The equator is an imaginary line at zero degrees latitude.
The equator is the imaginary line at 0° latitude that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
8. The capital of Georgia is Atlanta.
Atlanta is both the capital and the largest city in Georgia.
9. A compass rose shows north, south, east, and west on a map.
A compass rose is a figure on a map that shows the cardinal and ordinal directions.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Ohio
→ Columbus
Albany
Colorado
→ Denver
Columbus
New York
→ Albany
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
→ Baton Rouge
Denver
Ohio → Columbus; Colorado → Denver; New York → Albany; Louisiana → Baton Rouge.