Final answer:
Minnesota is known as the North Star State, Gopher State, and Land of 10,000 Lakes, reflecting its geography and history.
Step-by-step explanation:
The state known as the North Star State, Gopher State, and Land of 10,000 Lakes is Minnesota. These nicknames reflect various aspects of the state: 'North Star State' signifies its northern position and the importance of the North Star, or Polaris, for navigation and as a symbol; 'Gopher State' relates to a nickname derived from a cartoon characterizing people from Minnesota as gopher-eating pioneers; 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' refers to the large number of lakes in the state, which actually number over 11,000. Minnesota's landscape features vast forests, numerous water bodies, and rich history, as denoted by the legacy of the native tribes such as the Dakota, represented in modern art installations like those by Heap of Birds.