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World Geography & Resources

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-D05WS9-OOB4

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

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

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.