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World Geography & Resources

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-IOQ15Y-OOB4

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.