The Western States, Capitals, & Abbreviations

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1. The abbreviation for the state of California is:

Explanation

The correct answer is CA, which is the abbreviation for the state of California. Abbreviations are commonly used to represent longer names or phrases in a shorter and more convenient way. In this case, CA represents California, allowing for easier identification and reference to the state in various contexts such as addresses, official documents, and maps.

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The Western States, Capitals, & Abbreviations - Quiz

This a quiz on the Western US States, their capitals, and the state abbreviations.

2. The abbreviation for the state of New Mexico is:

Explanation

The correct answer is NM because it is the commonly used abbreviation for the state of New Mexico. Abbreviations are often used to represent longer names or phrases in a shorter and more convenient way. In the case of New Mexico, NM is widely recognized and used on official documents, maps, and postal addresses.

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3. On the map below, letter E represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

The correct answer is Honolulu because it is represented by the letter E on the map.

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4. On the map below, letter G represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

The correct answer is Boise because letter G on the map represents the capital city, and Boise is the only capital city listed among the options.

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5. The abbreviation for the state of Arizona is:

Explanation

The correct answer is AZ because AZ is the commonly used abbreviation for the state of Arizona. Abbreviations are often used to represent longer names or phrases in a shorter and more convenient way. In this case, AZ represents the two-letter abbreviation for the state of Arizona.

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6. On the map below, letter F represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

The correct answer is Juneau. Juneau is represented by the letter F on the map.

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7. On the map below, the # 3 represents this state:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington

Explanation

The correct answer is Arizona because it is the only state listed in the options that starts with the letter "A".

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8. On the map below, letter A represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

Olympia is the correct answer because it is the capital city represented by letter A on the map.

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9. On the map below, letter D represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

Carson City is represented by letter D on the map.

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10. On the map below, letter B represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

The correct answer is Helena. The question asks for the capital city represented by the letter B on the map, and the answer is Helena.

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11. On the map below, the letter C represents this capital city:
Boise
Carson City
Cheyenne
Denver
Helena
Honolulu
Juneau
Olympia
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salem
Santa Fe


Explanation

The letter C on the map represents the capital city of Cheyenne.

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12. On the map below, the # 2 represents this state:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington

Explanation

The correct answer is New Mexico because it is represented by the number 2 on the map.

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13. On the map below, the # 1 represents this state:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington

Explanation

The correct answer is Colorado because it is the only state on the map that is labeled with the number 1.

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14. The abbreviation for the state of Alaska is:

Explanation

The correct answer is AK because it is the standard two-letter postal abbreviation for the state of Alaska. Postal abbreviations are used to efficiently process mail and are widely recognized and accepted.

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15. The abbreviation for the state of Montana is:

Explanation

The correct answer for the abbreviation of the state of Montana is "MT". The abbreviation "MT" stands for Montana and is commonly used to represent the state in official documents, addresses, and other forms of communication.

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The abbreviation for the state of California is:
The abbreviation for the state of New Mexico is:
On the map below, letter E represents this capital city: ...
On the map below, letter G represents this capital city: ...
The abbreviation for the state of Arizona is:
On the map below, letter F represents this capital city: ...
On the map below, the # 3 represents this state: ...
On the map below, letter A represents this capital city: ...
On the map below, letter D represents this capital city: ...
On the map below, letter B represents this capital city: ...
On the map below, the letter C represents this capital city: ...
On the map below, the # 2 represents this state: ...
On the map below, the # 1 represents this state: ...
The abbreviation for the state of Alaska is:
The abbreviation for the state of Montana is:
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