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World Geography & Resources

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-S4680D-ORHP

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1.How do weather and climate differ?
2.What is longitude?
3.What is a large flowing body of water?
4.What does map scale show?
5.What is a resource?
6.What is land surrounded by water?
7.What does a compass rose show?
8.What does a map legend explain?

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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  1. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  2. What is longitude?Distance east or west of the prime meridian
  3. What is a large flowing body of water?A river
  4. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance
  5. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  6. What is land surrounded by water?An island
  7. What does a compass rose show?Directions
  8. What does a map legend explain?Map symbols

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.