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World Geography & Resources

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-128E1GY-BKS8

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1.What is land surrounded by water?
2.What is a resource?
3.What is a large flowing body of water?
4.What is longitude?
5.How do weather and climate differ?
6.What is latitude?
7.What is a mountain range?
8.What does map scale show?

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.

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  1. What is land surrounded by water?An island
  2. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  3. What is a large flowing body of water?A river
  4. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
  5. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  6. What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
  7. What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
  8. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance

Worked example

Use map tools and features to explain location, movement, and resource use.

Common mistake

Reading a symbol without checking title, legend, direction, and scale.

Helpful hint

Start with the map title and legend.