Grade 2 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 12
Grade 2 geography & maps practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Geography & Maps
Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-UOPR3G-1373
1.Explain “continent” in your own words.
2.Explain “human geography” in your own words.
3.Explain “region” in your own words.
4.Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
5.Explain “relative location” in your own words.
6.Explain “migration” in your own words.
7.Explain “scale” in your own words.
8.Explain “physical geography” in your own words.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 12
- Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
- Explain “human geography” in your own words.the study of people, cultures, and activities across places
- Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
- Explain “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place
- Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
- Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
Worked example
Use direction, scale, coordinates, and physical or human features to explain location.
Common mistake
Reading a symbol without checking the map legend.
Helpful hint
Check the title, legend, scale, and compass rose.