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50 U.S. States Map Quiz (by A-Z)

Can you match the names of all 50 U.S. states to their map outlines?

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It’s not just a geography quiz; it’s more like a journey through every corner of America, from the southern charm of Alabama to the majestic landscapes of Wyoming. This quiz is perfect for students, teachers, or anyone looking to improve their U.S. geography skills.

In this challenge, you'll be presented with four maps, each a puzzle piece representing a distinct state. Your mission is to match the map to its corresponding state, testing your observational skills and geographical reasoning.

Fasten your thinking caps. Let the journey begin!

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1. "Alabama"?

[A] Alabama | A roughly rectangular state with a slight diagonal tilt, featuring a short, flat northern border and a longer, irregular southern border along the Gulf of Mexico.

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2. "Alaska"?

[C] Alaska | A large, irregularly shaped state located in the far northwest, separated from the contiguous U.S. by Canada. It has a diverse coastline with many inlets and peninsulas.

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3. "Arizona"?

[D] Arizona | A state with a distinctive shape featuring a prominent northwestern corner and a southern border that aligns closely with the Mexican border. It has a generally rectangular outline with some irregularities.

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4. "Arkansas"?

[A] Arkansas | A state with a somewhat rectangular shape but with a slight vertical tilt. Its northern and southern borders are relatively straight, while the eastern and western borders are more irregular.

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5. "California"?

[B] California | A long, narrow state along the western coast, with an irregular western border along the Pacific Ocean and a straight eastern border. Its southern part tapers towards the Mexico border.

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6. "Colorado"?

[D] Colorado | A state with a near-square shape, with straight borders on the north, south, east, and west. It is known for its mountainous terrain in the central part.

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7. "Connecticut"?

[B] Connecticut | A small, rectangular state with a relatively smooth outline, located in the southwestern part of New England.

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8. "Delaware"?

[D] Delaware | The second smallest state, with a narrow, elongated shape along the eastern seaboard. It has a distinct, slightly curved outline along the Delaware Bay.

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9. "Florida"?

[C] Florida | A peninsula with a long, narrow shape extending south into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Its northern border is roughly straight, while the southern part is more irregular.

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10. "Georgia"?

[A] Georgia | A state with a roughly rectangular shape that widens towards the north and tapers towards the south. It has a flat eastern border and a more irregular western border.

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11. "Hawaii"?

[C] Hawaii | An archipelago consisting of a series of islands in the central Pacific Ocean, with each island having a distinct, irregular outline.

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12. "Idaho"?

[A] Idaho | A state with a somewhat rectangular shape, with a northern border that is more irregular due to mountainous terrain. Its western and eastern borders are relatively straight.

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13. "Illinois"?

[B] Illinois | A state with a fairly regular rectangular shape, featuring straight borders and a flat eastern border along the Mississippi River.

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14. "Indiana"?

[A] Indiana | A state with a generally rectangular shape, with a slightly irregular southern border that follows the Ohio River. Its northern border is straight and aligned with the Great Lakes.

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15. "Iowa"?

[D] Iowa | A state with a near-rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on the north, south, east, and west. It is situated in the Midwestern region of the U.S.

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16. "Kansas"?

[A] Kansas | A state with a nearly rectangular shape, with straight borders on all sides. It is located in the central part of the U.S.

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17. "Kentucky"?

[D] Kentucky | A state with a somewhat irregular shape, featuring a northern border that follows the Ohio River and a southern border with a mix of straight and curved lines.

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18. "Louisiana"?

[B] Louisiana | A state with a unique shape, featuring a long, irregular outline along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River. It has a distinct boot-like appearance.

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19. "Maine"?

[C] Maine | A state with an irregular shape and a jagged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the northeastern part of the U.S.

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20. "Maryland"?

[D] Maryland | A relatively small state with a somewhat irregular shape, featuring a jagged coastline along the Chesapeake Bay and a varied outline.

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21. "Massachusetts"?

[D] Massachusetts | A state with a distinct shape, featuring a relatively straight coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and an irregular western border.

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22. "Michigan"?

[A] Michigan | A state with a unique shape consisting of two peninsulas. The Upper Peninsula is irregular, while the Lower Peninsula has a more recognizable mitten-like shape.

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23. "Minnesota"?

[A] Minnesota | A state with an irregular outline, featuring a distinct notch in the northern border along the Canadian border and a relatively straight southern border.

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24. "Mississippi"?

[B] Mississippi | A state with a generally rectangular shape, featuring a straight northern border and a slightly irregular southern border along the Gulf of Mexico.

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25. "Missouri"?

[A] Missouri | A state with an irregular shape, featuring a mix of straight and curved borders. Its eastern border is aligned with the Mississippi River.

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26. "Montana"?

[D] Montana | A large state with a rectangular shape, featuring a flat northern border and a more irregular southern border.

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27. "Nebraska"?

[C] Nebraska | A state with a generally rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on all sides. It is located in the central part of the U.S.

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28. "Nevada"?

[C] Nevada | A state with a mostly rectangular shape and straight borders, with a slight tilt. It is located in the western part of the U.S.

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29. "New Hampshire"?

[A] New Hampshire | A small state with an irregular outline, featuring a jagged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a varied western border.

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30. "New Jersey"?

[B] New Jersey | A small state with a somewhat irregular shape, featuring a long, narrow coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a varied western border.

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31. "New Mexico"?

[A] New Mexico | A state with a somewhat rectangular shape, with straight borders on the north, south, east, and west, and a somewhat irregular southern border.

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32. "New York"?

[C] New York | A state with a large, irregular shape, featuring a flat southern border along the Pennsylvania border and a jagged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.

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33. "North Carolina"?

[A] North Carolina | A state with a long, narrow shape extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains. Its northern border is more irregular.

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34. "North Dakota"?

[D] North Dakota | A state with a nearly rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on all sides. It is located in the northern part of the central U.S.

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35. "Ohio"?

[A] Ohio | A state with a rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on the north, south, east, and west, and a flat northern border along Lake Erie.

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36. "Oklahoma"?

[C] Oklahoma | A state with an irregular shape, featuring a distinctive panhandle extending to the west and a varied eastern border.

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37. "Oregon"?

[A] Oregon | A state with a generally rectangular shape, featuring a straight western border along the Pacific Ocean and a more irregular eastern border.

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38. "Pennsylvania"?

[D] Pennsylvania | A state with a rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on the north, south, east, and west, and a flat northern border.

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39. "Rhode Island"?

[B] Rhode Island | The smallest state, with a very irregular coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a compact shape.

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40. "South Carolina"?

[A] South Carolina | A state with a relatively rectangular shape, featuring a flat coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a somewhat irregular western border.

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41. "South Dakota"?

[D] South Dakota | A state with a nearly rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on all sides and a relatively flat northern and southern border.

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42. "Tennessee"?

[A] Tennessee | A state with a long, narrow shape extending from east to west. Its borders are relatively straight and align with the Mississippi River to the west.

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43. "Texas"?

[B] Texas | A large state with a distinctive shape, featuring a long border along the Mexican border and an irregular outline with a mix of straight and curved lines.

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44. "Utah"?

[B] Utah | A state with a mostly rectangular shape and straight borders on all sides, with some irregularities in the southern border.

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45. "Vermont"?

[C] Vermont | A small state with a somewhat rectangular shape and a relatively smooth outline, located in the northeastern part of the U.S.

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46. "Virginia"?

[C] Virginia | A state with a diverse shape, featuring a long, irregular coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a varied western border.

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47. "Washington"?

[A] Washington | A state with a distinctive shape, featuring a long, irregular coastline along the Pacific Ocean and a varied eastern border.

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48. "West Virginia"?

[A] West Virginia | A state with an irregular shape, featuring a mountainous region with a jagged outline and a border that follows the Appalachian Mountains.

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49. "Wisconsin"?

[B] Wisconsin | A state with an irregular shape, featuring a distinct outline along the Great Lakes and a mix of straight and curved borders.

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50. "Wyoming"?

[C] Wyoming | A state with a nearly rectangular shape, featuring straight borders on all sides and a relatively flat terrain.

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