Question

use the map below to identify the labeled locations.

kazakhstan
aral sea
uzbekistan
ashgabat
bishkek

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. e

Explanation:

Identify the geographic features and countries

• A points directly to the Aral Sea, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
• B is located in the large northern country, which is Kazakhstan.
• D is located in the country directly south of Kazakhstan, which is Uzbekistan.

Identify the capital cities

• C points to Ashgabat, the capital city of Turkmenistan, located in the southern part of the country near the Iranian border.
• E points to Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, located in the northern part of the country near the border with Kazakhstan.

Match the labels to the options

• Kazakhstan: B (Option 2)
• Aral Sea: A (Option 1)
• Uzbekistan: D (Option 4)
• Ashgabat: C (Option 3)
• Bishkek: E (Option 5)

Answer:

Location Name	Map Label
Aral Sea	A
Uzbekistan	D
Ashgabat	C
Bishkek	E