Kindergarten · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 17
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-1G1Z4AN-V71Q
1.Explain “map” in your own words.
2.Explain “latitude” in your own words.
3.Explain “continent” in your own words.
4.Explain “region” in your own words.
5.Explain “legend” in your own words.
6.Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
7.Explain “longitude” in your own words.
8.Explain “scale” 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 17
- Explain “map” in your own words.a representation of places and spatial relationships
- Explain “latitude” in your own words.distance north or south of the Equator
- Explain “continent” in your own words.one of Earth's large continuous land areas
- Explain “region” in your own words.an area sharing physical or human characteristics
- Explain “legend” in your own words.a key explaining symbols on a map
- Explain “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
- Explain “longitude” in your own words.distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Explain “scale” in your own words.the relationship between map distance and real distance
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.