Shape of States Geography

The shape of the surface of the land, such as mountains, plain, coast, island, peninsula, or plateau.

• Map key

• Map Scale

• Landform

• Geography

The study of the Earth's surface is ____________.

• Biology

• Cartography

• Zoology

• Geography

Which of the following is an elongated state?

What state is this?

• South Dakota

• Minnesota

• Nebraska

• Arkansas

What state is this?

• Texas

• North Dakota

• Arkansas

• Louisiana

Which of the following states is known for its panhandle shape?

• Florida

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• California

What is the term for a state that is completely surrounded by land with no access to the ocean?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Landlocked

• Archipelago

Which state is known for its mitten-like shape?

• Wisconsin

• Michigan

• Ohio

• New York

Which state has a boot-like shape?

• Louisiana

• Idaho

• Nevada

• Maine

What is the shape of the state of Colorado?

• Rectangular

• Triangular

• Circular

• Irregular