Grade 3 · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 20
Grade 3 geography & maps practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Geography & Maps
Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1SWV3UO-1YM5
1.Explain “continent” in your own words.
2.Explain “scale” in your own words.
3.Explain “region” in your own words.
4.Explain “human geography” in your own words.
5.Explain “latitude” in your own words.
6.Explain “migration” in your own words.
7.Explain “longitude” in your own words.
8.Explain “absolute location” 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 20
- Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
- Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
- Explain “human geography” in your own words.the study of people, cultures, and activities across places
- Explain “latitude” in your own words.distance north or south of the Equator
- Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
- Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
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.