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Introduction to Mapping and Geographical Concepts

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A comprehensive worksheet for Grade 7 students covering mapping skills, landforms, geographical terms, and map analysis to enhance spatial understanding and map literacy.

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#geography
#mapping
#landforms
#maps
#spatial skills
#grade 7

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Introduction to Mapping and Geographical Concepts

Subject: GeographyGrade: General
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Introduction to Mapping and Geographical Concepts

Geography
Instructions: Answer all questions carefully. Read each question thoroughly and choose or write the correct answer. For matching questions, draw lines to connect related items. Use the map provided to analyze and label features where indicated.
A

Map Reading and Interpretation

1.
Look at the provided map. Which city is located at the northernmost point?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the mountain range shown in the map. What is its name?
[2 marks]
3.
On the map, which river flows into the ocean on the eastern side?
[2 marks]
B

Geographical Landforms

1.
Match each landform with its correct definition:
[4 marks]
1. Peninsula
2. Plateau
3. Archipelago
4. Canyon
AElevated flat land
BDeep valley with steep sides
CLand surrounded by water on three sides
DGroup of islands
2.
Which landform is characterized by a high, flat area with steep sides?
[2 marks]
3.
Name the landform that is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
[2 marks]
C

Geographical Terms and Concepts

1.
Match each term with its correct description:
[4 marks]
1. Equator
2. Prime Meridian
3. Latitude
4. Longitude
AAn imaginary line dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres
BLines that run east-west and measure distance north or south of the Equator
CAn imaginary line dividing the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
DLines that run north-south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
2.
What is the term for the lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole?
[2 marks]
3.
Define 'scale' in relation to maps.
[2 marks]
D

Analyzing and Interpreting Map Data

1.
Using the map, determine the approximate distance between City A and City C. (Use the scale provided on the map)
[3 marks]
Analysis:
2.
Identify the climate zone most likely present in the area marked as 'Region D' based on its location on the map.
[2 marks]
3.
Analyze the map to find which region has the highest elevation and justify your answer.
[3 marks]
E

Map Skills and Application

1.
Explain why maps are useful for navigation and planning.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify three different types of maps and describe their uses.
[3 marks]
F

Matching Countries and Capitals

1.
Match each country with its capital city:
[4 marks]
1. France
2. Japan
3. Egypt
4. Brazil
ABrasília
BCairo
CTokyo
DParis
G

Additional Geographical Concepts

1.
What is the main difference between a continent and an island?
[2 marks]
2.
Define 'biodiversity' and explain its importance in geography.
[2 marks]
3.
Name one major effect of climate change on geographical features.
[2 marks]
4.
Match each term with its correct example:
[4 marks]
1. Desert
2. Rainforest
3. Mountain
4. River
ANile
B Himalayas
CAmazon
DSahara

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Created
4/27/2025
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