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Geography & Maps

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-9BTQAJ-115G

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1.Explain “human geography” in your own words.
2.Explain “relative location” in your own words.
3.Explain “urbanization” in your own words.
4.Explain “scale” in your own words.
5.Explain “migration” in your own words.
6.Explain “physical geography” in your own words.
7.Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.
8.Explain “map projection” 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 “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place
  3. Explain “urbanization” in your own words.growth in the share of people living in cities
  4. Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
  5. Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
  6. Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
  7. Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.a repeated arrangement across geographic space
  8. Explain “map projection” in your own words.a method for showing a spherical Earth on a flat surface

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.