WILL NAME BRAINLIEST Slide 12:Portfolio Assignment: Type a 500+ word essay with one paragraph for each of the following topics in order. *No bibliography required.

Paragraph 1:List and define the various named shapes of states giving one example of each and briefly describing the characteristics and/or benefits/drawbacks of each.

Paragraph 2:Which state shape facilitates communication within the state? Elaborate and give at least one example.

Paragraph 3:Which state shapes require close cooperation with an adjacent state? Elaborate and give at least one example.

Paragraph 4:Which state shapes are often developed in order to access natural resources or transportation corridors? Elaborate and give at least one example.

Paragraph 5:Which state shape is most commonly seen in island states? Elaborate and give at least one example.

Paragraph 6:Which state shape best describes the United States, and why?