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Geography & Maps

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1O4XPAO-TU4Z

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1.

Explain “migration” in your own words.

2.

Explain “absolute location” in your own words.

3.

Explain “map projection” in your own words.

4.

Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.

5.

Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.

6.

Explain “physical geography” in your own words.

7.

Explain “urbanization” in your own words.

8.

Explain “relative location” in your own words.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
  2. Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
  3. Explain “map projection” in your own words.a method for showing a spherical Earth on a flat surface
  4. Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.a repeated arrangement across geographic space
  5. Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.a system for layering and analyzing location data
  6. Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
  7. Explain “urbanization” in your own words.growth in the share of people living in cities
  8. Explain “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place

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.