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Geography & Maps

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-M6YUXT-115G

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1.Explain “human geography” in your own words.
2.Explain “urbanization” in your own words.
3.Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.
4.Explain “map projection” in your own words.
5.Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.
6.Explain “scale” in your own words.
7.Explain “physical geography” in your own words.
8.Explain “absolute location” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “human geography” in your own words.the study of people, cultures, and activities across places
  2. Explain “urbanization” in your own words.growth in the share of people living in cities
  3. Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.a repeated arrangement across geographic space
  4. Explain “map projection” in your own words.a method for showing a spherical Earth on a flat surface
  5. Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.a system for layering and analyzing location data
  6. Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
  7. Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
  8. 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.