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Geography & Maps

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-2DT95U-D4PY

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1.Explain “continent” in your own words.
2.Explain “map” in your own words.
3.Explain “legend” in your own words.
4.Explain “longitude” in your own words.
5.Explain “scale” in your own words.
6.Explain “equator” in your own words.
7.Explain “latitude” in your own words.
8.Explain “absolute location” in your own words.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
  2. Explain “map” in your own words.a representation of places and spatial relationships
  3. Explain “legend” in your own words.a key explaining symbols on a map
  4. Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
  5. Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
  6. Explain “equator” in your own words.the line at zero degrees latitude
  7. Explain “latitude” in your own words.distance north or south of the Equator
  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.