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Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1VGRP2M-1AQD

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1.What is population density?
2.What is a resource?
3.What is latitude?
4.What does map scale show?
5.Why do settlements form near rivers?
6.What is a renewable resource?
7.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
8.What is longitude?

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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  1. What is population density?People per unit of area
  2. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  3. What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
  4. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
  5. Why do settlements form near rivers?Water, transport, food, and fertile land
  6. What is a renewable resource?One replenished naturally on a human time scale
  7. How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
  8. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian

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.