Question

What is the best inference about the states shaded the same color on the map?

A U.S. map with different regions shaded different colors: Northeast orange, Southeast red, Southwest light blue; West blue; Midwest green

A
They have the same longitude and latitude

B
They share similar characteristics

C
They have equal population sizes

D
Their landscape matches the map color

Answer 1

The best inference about the states shaded the same color on the map is:

**B. They share similar characteristics.**

Shading states the same color typically indicates that they have some common attributes, such as cultural, economic, or geographical similarities.