Grade 3 · Social Studies · On Level
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 7
Grade 3 geography & maps practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Geography & Maps
Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1YROCPB-1UFI
Explain “latitude” in your own words.
Explain “relative location” in your own words.
Explain “longitude” in your own words.
Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
Explain “migration” in your own words.
Explain “continent” in your own words.
Explain “scale” in your own words.
Explain “human 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.
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- Explain “latitude” in your own words.distance north or south of the Equator
- Explain “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place
- Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
- Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another
- Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
- Explain “human geography” in your own words.the study of people, cultures, and activities across places
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.