State+Riddles

Explore the United States at this website: America’s Story from America’s Library: Explore the States Use this website to answer the following riddles. Use the [|map at National Geographic] to eliminate states that do not meet the geographic criteria in the riddle. Work on one clue at a time. Use your skimming and scanning skills to eliminate states and find the correct answer. Good luck! 

State Riddles  I am located along the Atlantic coastline. My capitol is Providence. What state am I?
 * Riddle 1**

At least one of my borders touches an ocean. In area, I am the largest state. What state am I?
 * Riddle 2**

I am west of Wisconsin and on the border of Canada. I joined the United States in 1889. My name comes from the Spanish word that means “mountainous.” What state am I?
 * Riddle 3**

I am located along the Gulf of Mexico. If you travel to Space Camp, you will come to me. What state am I?
 * Riddle 4**

Missouri lies on my border. I was one of the first 20 states to join the Union. My nickname is the Volunteer State. What state am I?
 * Riddle 5**