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World Geography & Resources

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-F4TTKA-1HSM

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1.

What is a mountain range?

2.

What is a renewable resource?

3.

What does map scale show?

4.

What is a resource?

5.

What is population density?

6.

Why do settlements form near rivers?

7.

What is longitude?

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. What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
  2. What is a renewable resource?One replenished naturally on a human time scale
  3. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
  4. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  5. What is population density?People per unit of area
  6. Why do settlements form near rivers?Water, transport, food, and fertile land
  7. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
  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.