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Geography & Maps

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1D9SL6W-SEVR

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1.

Explain “human geography” in your own words.

2.

Explain “physical geography” in your own words.

3.

Explain “scale” in your own words.

4.

Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.

5.

Explain “relative location” in your own words.

6.

Explain “map projection” in your own words.

7.

Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.

8.

Explain “migration” in your own words.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Explain “human geography” in your own words.the study of people, cultures, and activities across places
  2. Explain “physical geography” in your own words.the study of natural features and processes
  3. Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
  4. Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.a repeated arrangement across geographic space
  5. Explain “relative location” in your own words.a place described in relation to another place
  6. Explain “map projection” in your own words.a method for showing a spherical Earth on a flat surface
  7. Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.a system for layering and analyzing location data
  8. Explain “migration” in your own words.movement of people from one place to another

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.