Kindergarten · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 11
Kindergarten geography & maps practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Geography & Maps
Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1FHZWWP-V71Q
1.Explain “map” in your own words.
2.Explain “compass rose” in your own words.
3.Explain “region” in your own words.
4.Explain “longitude” in your own words.
5.Explain “continent” in your own words.
6.Explain “legend” in your own words.
7.Explain “scale” in your own words.
8.Explain “absolute location” 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.
Show answers for version 11
- Explain “map” in your own words.a representation of places and spatial relationships
- Explain “compass rose” in your own words.a map feature showing directions
- Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
- Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
- Explain “legend” in your own words.a key explaining symbols on a map
- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
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.