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World Geography & Resources

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-NYC6LS-ORHP

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1.How do weather and climate differ?
2.What is land surrounded by water?
3.What is a mountain range?
4.What does a compass rose show?
5.What does a map legend explain?
6.What is longitude?
7.What is a resource?
8.What is latitude?

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. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  2. What is land surrounded by water?An island
  3. What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
  4. What does a compass rose show?Directions
  5. What does a map legend explain?Map symbols
  6. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
  7. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  8. What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator

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.