Regions of the United States

How many states does the United States consist of?

• 48

• 52

• 50

• 45

Which of the following states is not contiguous with the other 48 states?

• Texas

• California

• Nevada

• Alaska

What does the word 'contiguous' mean?

• Separated by water

• Island states

• Having a common border

• Located in the north

Which state is an island state in the Pacific Ocean?

• Florida

• Maine

• Alaska

• Hawaii

How are the states of the US commonly grouped into regions?

• By state bird

• By population

• By size

• By geographic location

Which of the following is not a state in the United States?

• Washington

• Vermont

• Alaska

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

The United States can be divided into different regions based on various factors. Name four examples of regions within the United States and explain what features these places have in common.

Match each state with region it belongs in.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

Indiana

Alaska

Pennsylvania

Kentucky

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Alabama

Texas

Oklahoma

Georgia