Question

Using the maps, decide whether each statement is true or false.

The United States political map is divided into states.
The South America political map is divided into countries.
Argentina is colored green because it has lots of trees.
We can tell that Caracas, Venezuela, is bigger than Maracaibo
because Caracas is the capital of Venezuela
We know Detroit, Michigan, is bigger than Traverse City
because the city symbol is bigger.
True
False

Answer 1

The United States political map is divided into states and the South America political map is divided into countries. The coloring on a map represents political boundaries, not the presence of trees. The size of a city cannot be determined based on its symbol on the map.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. True - The United States political map is divided into states. The states are outlined and labeled on the map.

2. True - The South America political map is divided into countries. The countries are outlined and labeled on the map.

3. False - Argentina is not colored green on the map because it has lots of trees. The color on a map represents different political boundaries or regions, not the presence of trees.

4. True - We can tell that Caracas, Venezuela, is bigger than Maracaibo because Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, and capital cities are typically larger and more populated than other cities in the country.

5. False - We cannot determine the relative size of Detroit, Michigan, and Traverse City based on the city symbols on the map. The city symbols represent different features or landmarks of the cities, not their size.