Geography Skills

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Objective

I can answer questions about geography using different resources like maps and online tools.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the difference between a political map and a physical map.

2

Imagine you are planning a hiking trip. Which type of map would be most helpful for you to use, and why?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

You want to know the capital cities of countries in Europe. Which type of map would be most helpful? You are interested in learning about the different types of landforms in South America, such as mountains and deserts. Which type of map would be most helpful?

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