50 U.S. States Map Quiz (Medium, L2)

[C] South Dakota | South Dakota has a rectangular outline with a straight northern border and a slightly irregular southern border. Its width is noticeably greater than its height, giving it a broad, boxy appearance.

[D] Oregon | Oregon has a distinctive shape that resembles a rectangular form with a slanted western border. Its outline features a nearly straight northern border, a jagged southern border, and a diagonal cut on the western side where it meets the Pacific Ocean. The state’s shape is characterized by its broad, angular form with a slant along the coastline.

[A] Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania features a roughly rectangular shape with a straight northern border and slightly irregular eastern and western borders, making it look somewhat boxy and elongated.

[A] Tennessee | Tennessee has a distinctive, elongated, and narrow rectangular shape, with a straight northern border and a slightly zigzagged southern border. The state's length is significantly greater than its width, creating a unique, slender profile.

[D] Texas | Texas has a large and distinctive shape with a broad, irregular outline. It features a prominent panhandle to the north and a significant curve along the Gulf Coast, with a generally wide and expansive appearance.

[B] Utah | Utah has a distinctive rectangular shape with slightly uneven borders. It is notably compact and elongated horizontally, with a generally straight northern and southern edge and a slightly irregular eastern and western edge.

[D] Washington | Washington has a distinct shape with a relatively rectangular outline and a narrow strip along the western border. The state is characterized by a straight southern border and a jagged northern edge, with a wide, vertical stretch from north to south.

[C] West Virginia | West Virginia has a unique, irregular shape with a notable, jagged western border and a generally winding outline. It features a complex, almost mountainous profile with a relatively narrow central portion that broadens towards the edges.

[C] Vermont | Vermont has a narrow, vertically elongated rectangular shape with a straight southern border and a slightly irregular northern border. The state's profile is distinctive for its slender and compact form.

[A] Virginia | Virginia has an irregular, roughly triangular shape with a prominent curve along the eastern border and a more jagged western edge. Its overall form tapers from north to south, creating a distinctive silhouette.

[B] Wisconsin | Wisconsin has a distinctive shape with a broad, somewhat rectangular outline. It features a prominent, irregular curve along its eastern border and a wide northern edge that tapers towards the southern border, giving it a unique, asymmetrical look.

[A] Wyoming | Wyoming has a distinctive rectangular shape with very straight borders on all sides. The state is characterized by its almost perfect rectangular outline, which is broader than it is tall, giving it a simple yet unique profile.

[D] Alabama | Alabama has a rectangular shape with a slight curve on the southern edge and a generally straight northern border. It’s distinct due to its relatively compact, elongated form.

[C] Alaska | Alaska features a large, irregular shape with a prominent southwestern projection and a narrow, elongated section extending northeast. It has a rugged, jagged coastline and is significantly larger and more complex in outline compared to these states.

[C] Arizona | Arizona has a rectangular shape with a notable notch in the southeastern corner and a relatively straight northern and eastern border. Its outline is characterized by a compact, four-sided form with slight deviations at the corners.

[D] Arkansas | Arkansas has a distinctive rectangular shape with a small, straight western border and a slightly uneven eastern edge. It features a generally straight northern border and a more irregular southern border, giving it a relatively compact, elongated form with minor deviations.

[A] Delaware | Delaware has a relatively narrow and elongated shape with a distinctive slant on its western edge. Its outline is roughly a long rectangle with a diagonal cut on the western side, making it appear more like a parallelogram compared to the other states.

[C] Idaho | Idaho has a distinctive, elongated shape with a vertical orientation. Its outline is characterized by a relatively narrow width and a sharply angled western edge, creating a zigzag pattern, while the eastern side is more irregular and slightly curved.

[B] Illinois | Illinois has a distinctive rectangular shape with a noticeable north-south elongation. Its outline is fairly straight on the sides, with a smooth, slightly curved base and a flat, horizontal top. The state’s shape resembles a tall, narrow box with a compact form.

[A] Indiana | Indiana has a distinct rectangular shape with a slightly irregular outline. Its borders are generally straight, but with a noticeable slight indent on the eastern side and a broader, slightly uneven base. The state's shape resembles a tall, narrow rectangle with a gentle notch on one side.

[D] Florida | Florida has a distinct, elongated shape resembling a large, inverted "L." Its outline is notable for its long, narrow peninsula stretching out into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, with a wide, bulging southern tip and a more compact northern section.

[A] Georgia | Georgia has a somewhat irregular, roughly hexagonal shape with a noticeable bulge on its eastern side along the Atlantic coast. Its outline is characterized by a mix of straight and slightly curved borders, especially along the south where it curves inward.

[A] Hawaii | Hawaii consists of a chain of small islands scattered in the central Pacific Ocean. Its outline is distinctively irregular and fragmented, reflecting the various sizes and shapes of the islands, with the main islands forming a rough arc or semicircle.

[C] Iowa | Iowa has a distinctive rectangular shape with nearly straight borders, but it is slightly wider at the top compared to the bottom. The state’s outline is characterized by its almost perfect rectangular form, with only minor irregularities along its edges.

[D] Kansas Kansas has a distinctive rectangular shape with almost perfectly straight borders. The state is notably wider than it is tall, creating a broad, horizontal rectangle. Its borders are generally even, giving it a clean, box-like appearance.

[C] New York | New York has a distinctive shape resembling a long, vertical rectangle with an extended horizontal section on the eastern side. Its outline features a broad northern edge with a jagged border along the Great Lakes and a more irregular southern border. The state is characterized by its vertical elongation and a significant extension on the east, creating an overall asymmetrical, yet distinctive form.

[B] North Carolina | North Carolina has a distinctive shape that resembles a long, narrow rectangle with a noticeable extension on the eastern side. Its outline features a straight northern border, a curved southern border along the Atlantic Ocean, and a slight protrusion on the southeastern corner. The state is characterized by its vertical elongation and a prominent curve along the eastern coastline.

[D] North Dakota | North Dakota has a distinctive rectangular shape with almost perfectly straight borders. Its outline features a tall, narrow rectangle with minimal irregularities. The state’s shape is characterized by its uniform width and height, giving it a clean, boxy appearance.

[B] Kentucky | Kentucky has a somewhat irregular shape with a broad, slightly diagonal profile. Its outline is characterized by a combination of straight and curved edges, with a notable notch on the western side and an overall roughly oval shape.

[A] Louisiana | Louisiana has a distinctive shape resembling a boot or a squished rectangle with a jagged eastern border. Its outline is characterized by a broad, flat southern edge along the Gulf of Mexico, with a tapering northern edge and a noticeable indentation on the eastern side where it meets Mississippi.

[C] Maine | Maine has a distinctive shape that is long and narrow with an irregular, somewhat jagged coastline. Its outline features a broad, curving eastern border along the Atlantic Ocean and a more angular northern edge. The state is characterized by its distinctive, somewhat triangular projection.

[B] California | California has a long, vertical, and somewhat narrow shape with a distinctive, jagged coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Its outline is characterized by a pronounced curve on the southern edge and an irregular western border.

[A] Colorado | Colorado has a nearly square, compact shape with straight, evenly spaced borders on all sides. The state is characterized by its geometric outline with minimal protrusions or indentations.

[B] Connecticut | Connecticut has a small, roughly rectangular shape with a slightly uneven eastern border and a mostly straight western edge. Its outline is compact and relatively simple, with minimal curves or protrusions.

[B] Maryland Maryland has a unique and somewhat irregular shape, often compared to a diamond or a distorted rectangle. Its outline features a narrow panhandle extending to the west and a broader, more complex eastern border along the Chesapeake Bay. The state’s shape includes a variety of angles and curves, giving it a distinctive and intricate profile.

[A] New Jersey | New Jersey has a distinctive shape resembling a narrow, elongated vertical rectangle with a noticeable bulge on its eastern side along the Atlantic Ocean. Its outline features a straight northern border and a curving southern border, creating a slim and somewhat asymmetrical form. The state’s shape is characterized by its narrow width and the significant curve along the coastline.

[A] Ohio | Ohio has a distinctive, somewhat irregular shape with a noticeable bulge on its southern border. Its outline is roughly rectangular but features a prominent curve on the eastern side and a more jagged western edge. The state’s shape is characterized by its generally rectangular form with a unique indentation along the southern border where it meets the Ohio River.

[C] Oklahoma Oklahoma has a distinctive shape that resembles a pan or a trapezoid with a prominent protrusion on its eastern side. Its outline features a somewhat irregular rectangle with a noticeable diagonal cut along the western edge and a broad, extended eastern border. The state’s shape includes a mix of straight and angled lines, giving it a unique, asymmetrical form.

[D] Missouri | Missouri has a distinctive shape that resembles an irregular, somewhat rounded rectangle with a prominent notch on its southeastern corner. Its outline features a mix of straight and slightly curved borders, with a noticeable extension to the north and a more complex southern edge along the Mississippi River. The state's shape includes a broad, asymmetrical form with a distinctive angular projection.

[B] Montana | Montana has a distinctive, wide rectangular shape with almost straight borders. Its outline is characterized by a broad, flat northern edge and a slightly tapered southern edge. The state’s shape is often described as a long, horizontal rectangle with slightly irregular, but mostly straight, sides.

[A] Nebraska | Nebraska has a distinctive rectangular shape with nearly straight borders. Its outline is characterized by a broad, evenly shaped rectangle, wider than it is tall, with minimal irregularities. The state’s shape is almost a perfect rectangle, making it stand out with its simple, clean lines.

[D] Nevada | Nevada has a distinctive, irregularly rectangular shape with a notable diagonal slant on its eastern side. Its outline is characterized by a tall, narrow rectangle with a sharply angled western edge and a slightly curved southern border. The state is wider at the southern end and tapers off toward the north.

[B] New Hampshire | New Hampshire has a distinctive, irregular shape that resembles a vertical, narrow rectangle with a notable protrusion on the eastern side. Its outline features a straight northern border, a jagged eastern border along the coastline, and a more uneven southern edge. The state’s shape is characterized by its vertical orientation and a distinctive, curved indentation along the eastern side.

[A] Rhode Island | Rhode Island has a small, somewhat irregular outline with a distinct, jagged eastern border along the coast and a notably curved southern border, giving it a unique, compact shape.

[B] South Carolina | South Carolina has a distinctive, roughly triangular shape with a straight northern border and a jagged, scalloped southern coastline. The state tapers towards the southern end, creating a unique silhouette.

[D] Massachusetts | Massachusetts has a distinctive shape resembling an irregular "L" or an elongated "S." Its outline features a narrow, tapered section on the eastern side along the coast and a broader, somewhat rectangular western portion. The state has a complex border with multiple curves and angles, especially along the coastline.

[C] Mississippi Mississippi has a distinctive, elongated rectangular shape with nearly straight borders. Its outline is characterized by a uniform width along its length, with slightly curved eastern and western edges, and a notable tapering at the top and bottom. The state’s shape is often described as a vertical rectangle or a narrow, upright box.

[A] Michigan | Michigan has a distinctive, unique shape with two separate peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula resembles a mitten or a hand with a broad base and a tapered upper end, while the Upper Peninsula is more irregular and extends northward, connected by a narrow strip. The state’s outline is characterized by these two distinct landforms separated by the Straits of Mackinac.

[D] Minnesota | Minnesota has a distinctive, somewhat irregular shape with a broad northern border and a narrower southern edge. Its outline features a notable indentation on the eastern side and an extended western border, giving it a roughly vertical, asymmetrical appearance with a broad upper section tapering toward the south.

[C] New Mexico | New Mexico has a distinctive, nearly square shape with slightly irregular borders. Its outline features nearly straight edges with only minor deviations. The state’s shape is characterized by its broad, rectangular form with relatively uniform dimensions on all sides, making it look like a roughly square or rectangular block.