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5-8 -- Alternative Geography Assessment Items Illinois & Other States Select one of the states from the list below. In one paragraph, describe five ways that this state is geographically similar to Illinois. In a second paragraph, describe five ways that this state is geographically different from Illinois. Write your answer below. Arizona Colorado Hawaii Kansas Louisiana Virginia Classification: Nat. Std. 5, KS 3; State Std. 17 A STUDENT SAMPLES [Level Four] [Level Three] [Level Two] [Level One]