Grade 5 · Social Studies · On Level
Free World Geography & Resources worksheet - version 7
Grade 5 world geography & resources practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
World Geography & Resources
Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-748VS8-W3RQ
1.What is urbanization?
2.Why do settlements form near rivers?
3.What is a renewable resource?
4.How can GIS help?
5.What is population density?
6.How can mountains make a rain shadow?
7.What is longitude?
8.Why do regions trade?
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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- What is urbanization?Growth in the share of people living in cities
- Why do settlements form near rivers?Water, transport, food, and fertile land
- What is a renewable resource?One replenished naturally on a human time scale
- How can GIS help?It layers and analyzes location data
- What is population density?People per unit of area
- How can mountains make a rain shadow?Air loses moisture, then descends drier
- What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Why do regions trade?They have different resources and specializations
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.