Grade 2 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 10
Grade 2 geography & maps practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Geography & Maps
Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-V8OYHE-1373
Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
Explain “scale” in your own words.
Explain “longitude” in your own words.
Explain “continent” in your own words.
Explain “latitude” in your own words.
Explain “region” in your own words.
Explain “migration” in your own words.
Explain “physical geography” 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.
Show answers for version 10
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
- Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
- Explain “latitude” in your own words.distance north or south of the Equator
- Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
- Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
- Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
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.