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Geography & Maps

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-Z6YR5D-4I3R

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1.Explain “relative location” in your own words.
2.Explain “human geography” in your own words.
3.Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
4.Explain “migration” in your own words.
5.Explain “region” in your own words.
6.Explain “continent” in your own words.
7.Explain “physical geography” in your own words.
8.Explain “scale” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place
  2. Explain “human geography” in your own words.the study of people, cultures, and activities across places
  3. Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
  4. Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
  5. Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
  6. Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
  7. Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
  8. Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance

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.