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World Geography & Resources

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

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1.What is latitude?
2.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
3.What is population density?
4.What is longitude?
5.What is a resource?
6.Why do settlements form near rivers?
7.What does map scale show?
8.How do weather and climate differ?

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 latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
  2. How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
  3. What is population density?People per unit of area
  4. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
  5. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  6. Why do settlements form near rivers?Water, transport, food, and fertile land
  7. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
  8. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

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.