Understanding the United States

Introduction

Hello

This lesson will help you better understand the 50 states that make up the United States.  You will learn different parts of various states and how they may different one from the other.  You will learn specifics of the states outlined in this lesson.

Task

Complete the following questions.

1.  Which state is the largest?

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-biggest-state-in-the-us.html

2.  Which state is the smallest?

https://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/usabysiz.htm

3.  Which state is our northern most state?

http://www.answers.com/Q/What_state_is_farthest_north_in_us

4.  Which state is known as Sin City? and why is it referred by this name?

https://getaway.10best.com/12803289/why-is-las-vegas-called-sin-city

5.  Which state has the longest mountain range in the United States?

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/us_states/us_mountain_ranges.php

6.  Where is the highest mountain peak located?

https://www.thoughtco.com/highest-us-peaks-4157734

7,  Which state is the most expensive to live?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/09/17/most-expensive-city-every-state-cost-living/37774527/

8.  Which of the 50 states has the highest tourist each year?

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-most-visited-states-in-the-us.html

9.  What animals reside in Arizona?

https://azgovernor.gov/governor/arizona-wildlife

10.  List 3 reason why people visit Washington, D.C.?

https://washington.org/

 

Process

Use the hyperlinks to answer the questions.

Evaluation

The questions will be submitted after you have answered each one and then graded.  Each questions is worth 10 points however partial points may be given.

Conclusion

After completing this lesson you will have gain new information about the states used in this lesson.

Credits

Correctly anwered questions are worth 10points each however partial credit may be given.