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World Geography & Resources

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-13SA5Q4-KFWH

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1.What is a mountain range?
2.How do weather and climate differ?
3.What is a renewable resource?
4.What is longitude?
5.What is population density?
6.What does map scale show?
7.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
8.What is a resource?

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  1. What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
  2. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  3. What is a renewable resource?One replenished naturally on a human time scale
  4. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
  5. What is population density?People per unit of area
  6. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
  7. How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
  8. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants

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.