Kindergarten · Social Studies · On Level
Free Geography & Maps worksheet - version 5
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 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-C3LN88-D4PY
Explain “equator” in your own words.
Explain “compass rose” in your own words.
Explain “latitude” in your own words.
Explain “region” in your own words.
Explain “longitude” in your own words.
Explain “continent” in your own words.
Explain “absolute location” in your own words.
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 5
- Explain “equator” in your own words.the line at zero degrees latitude
- Explain “compass rose” in your own words.a map feature showing directions
- Explain “latitude” in your own words.distance north or south of the Equator
- 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 “absolute location” in your own words.an exact position expressed with coordinates
- 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.