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Geography & Maps

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1I5FAO9-SEVR

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1.

Explain “physical geography” in your own words.

2.

Explain “urbanization” in your own words.

3.

Explain “geographic information system” in your own words.

4.

Explain “map projection” in your own words.

5.

Explain “migration” in your own words.

6.

Explain “relative location” in your own words.

7.

Explain “absolute location” in your own words.

8.

Explain “spatial pattern” in your own words.

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.