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Geography & Maps

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1U41HZT-1M7L

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1.

Explain “region” in your own words.

2.

Explain “compass rose” in your own words.

3.

Explain “legend” in your own words.

4.

Explain “continent” in your own words.

5.

Explain “longitude” in your own words.

6.

Explain “map” in your own words.

7.

Explain “absolute location” in your own words.

8.

Explain “scale” 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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  1. Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
  2. Explain “compass rose” in your own words.a map feature showing directions
  3. Explain “legend” in your own words.a key explaining symbols on a map
  4. Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
  5. Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
  6. Explain “map” in your own words.a representation of places and spatial relationships
  7. Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
  8. Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance

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.