PencilGo

World Geography & Resources

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-15G7RVY-KFWH

Free printable
1.What is a mountain range?
2.How do weather and climate differ?
3.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
4.What is latitude?
5.What is a renewable resource?
6.What does map scale show?
7.Why do settlements form near rivers?
8.What is a resource?

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 7
  1. What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
  2. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  3. How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
  4. What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
  5. What is a renewable resource?One replenished naturally on a human time scale
  6. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
  7. Why do settlements form near rivers?Water, transport, food, and fertile land
  8. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants

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.