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Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-T63R3Z-1T63

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

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. What is a mountain range?A connected group of mountains
  2. What does a map legend explain?Map symbols
  3. What does a compass rose show?Directions
  4. What is latitude?Distance north or south of the equator
  5. What is a resource?Something people use to meet needs or wants
  6. How do weather and climate differ?Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
  7. What is a large flowing body of water?A river
  8. What does map scale show?Map distance compared with real distance

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.