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

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1.What does map scale show?
2.What is a mountain range?
3.What is latitude?
4.What is population density?
5.How do weather and climate differ?
6.What is a resource?
7.What is a renewable resource?
8.How can mountains make a rain shadow?

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

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.