Branch detectives
Which branch of geography studies the natural world?
physical geography
On a compass, what is the opposite of north?
south
Scale 1 cm = 10 km. Two places are 2 cm apart. What is the real distance?
20 km
What does a map key tell you?
what the symbols and colours mean
A student wrote - Physical geography is about people.
physical geography is about the natural world, like rivers and mountains
Cities, roads and houses. Which branch of geography is this?
human geography
Which direction is between north and east?
north-east (ne)
What must you always write after a distance answer?
the unit (km)
What is another name for a map key?
legend
A student wrote - Scale 1 cm = 10 km. 4.5 cm = 4.5 + 10 = 14.5 km.
you times, not add. 4.5 x 10 = 45 km
Plastic in the sea is hurting fish. Which branch is this?
environmental geography
Which direction is between south and west?
south-west (sw)
Scale 1 cm = 10 km. Two towns are 4.5 cm apart. What is the real distance?
45 km
Which map shows country borders and capital cities?
a political map
A student wrote - The real distance is 45.
45 km. always write the unit
Heavy rain fills the Mekong River. Physical, human or environmental?
physical
Which direction is the hospital from the school? Do you answer in km or with a direction?
with a direction, for example se
Scale 1 cm = 50 km. Two places are 4.5 cm apart. What is the real distance?
225 km
Which map shows rainfall in Asia?
a thematic map
A student wrote - The hospital is 3 km from the school. (The question asked for a direction.)
give a direction, for example the hospital is south-east of the school
How does flooding affect people and towns? Which branch is this question?
environmental geography
X from Y. Do you stand at X or at Y?
at y, then look towards x
The scale is 1 to 20 000 000. How many km does 1 cm show?
200 km
A planner wants a map of schools at risk of flooding. Which map is best?
a thematic map
A student wrote - A map of flood risk is a physical map because floods are natural.
it is a thematic map because it shows one topic