Grade 5 · Social Studies · On Level
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 2
Grade 5 geography & maps practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Geography & Maps
Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-7DWIFQ-115G
1.Explain “scale” in your own words.
2.Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
3.Explain “map projection” in your own words.
4.Explain “urbanization” in your own words.
5.Explain “physical geography” in your own words.
6.Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.
7.Explain “relative location” in your own words.
8.Explain “migration” in your own words.
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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- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
- Explain “map projection” in your own words.a method for showing a spherical Earth on a flat surface
- Explain “urbanization” in your own words.growth in the share of people living in cities
- Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
- Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.a repeated arrangement across geographic space
- Explain “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place
- Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
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.