Grade 2 · Social Studies · On Level
Free World Geography & Resources worksheet - version 18
Grade 2 world geography & resources practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
World Geography & Resources
Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1L0PYTZ-223Y
1.What is latitude?
2.What does map scale show?
3.What is population density?
4.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
5.How do weather and climate differ?
6.What is a mountain range?
7.What is longitude?
8.Why do settlements form near rivers?
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 18
- What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
- What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
- What is population density?People per unit of area
- How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
- How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
- What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
- What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Why do settlements form near rivers?Water, transport, food, and fertile land
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.