The map shows the political geography of the United States. The state of Illinois is abbreviated as IL.

A map of the United States with states labeled.

Which statements about the relative location of Illinois are accurate? Check all that apply.

Illinois is south of Kentucky.
Illinois is west of Indiana.
Illinois is bordered by Canada to the north.
Illinois is along one of the Great Lakes.
Illinois is located in the Midwest region.
Illinois is south of Wisconsin.

1 answer

Based on the political geography of the United States, the following statements about the relative location of Illinois are accurate:

  • Illinois is south of Kentucky. (True; Illinois is located to the north of Kentucky.)
  • Illinois is west of Indiana. (True; Illinois is located to the west of Indiana.)
  • Illinois is bordered by Canada to the north. (False; Illinois does not border Canada. Michigan borders Canada to the north.)
  • Illinois is along one of the Great Lakes. (True; Illinois has a shoreline along Lake Michigan.)
  • Illinois is located in the Midwest region. (True; Illinois is considered part of the Midwest region.)
  • Illinois is south of Wisconsin. (False; Illinois is actually located to the south of Wisconsin.)

So, the accurate statements are:

  • Illinois is south of Kentucky.
  • Illinois is west of Indiana.
  • Illinois is along one of the Great Lakes.
  • Illinois is located in the Midwest region.