Question

reading a choropleth map
population distribution of the us (2011)
the map shows the number of in each state.
the population of california was people in 2011.
which two states had populations in the 5 - 15 million range?
which two states had populations in the 15 - 25 million range?

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we look at the choropleth map's color - coding and the states' colors. California is in the 25 million or more category. States with 5 - 15 million population and 15 - 25 million population can be identified by their respective colors on the map.

Answer:

The map shows the number of people in each state.
The population of California was 25 million or more people in 2011.
Two states with populations in the 5 - 15 million range (answers may vary depending on the map, common ones could be Georgia and North Carolina).
Two states with populations in the 15 - 25 million range (answers may vary depending on the map, common ones could be New York and Florida).