Grade 2 · Social Studies · On Level
Free World Geography & Resources worksheet - version 5
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-L5XHQH-223Y
1.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
2.What is longitude?
3.What is latitude?
4.What is a renewable resource?
5.What does map scale show?
6.What is a resource?
7.What is population density?
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.
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- How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
- What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
- What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
- What is a renewable resource?One replenished naturally on a human time scale
- What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
- What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
- What is population density?People per unit of area
- 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.