List of U.S. states

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is List of U.S. states?Alaska: 665,384 square miles
2. What is the total number of states?50
3. What is the most populous state?California: Approximately 39.2 million people (as of recent estimates)
4. What makes the United States have 50 states?The United States is made up of 50 states, each with its own unique geography, history, and culture.
5. Why do some states get hurricanes?States on the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard can get hurricanes because they are near the ocean and warm water, which helps storms form.

Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a national government and regional governments (states).
De Facto Language: A language that is used in practice by a country or region, even if it is not officially recognized by law.
Demographics: The statistical study of populations, including their size, density, distribution, and vital statistics.