Map Skills
What are the four main compass directions?
North, South, East and West.
Name two natural landforms.
Mountains, valleys, hills, cliffs or beaches (any two).
Name one natural hazard.
Earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, landslide or flood.
What do we call water falling from clouds as rain, snow or hail?
Precipitation.
What does liveability mean?
How good a place is to live in.
Which direction is opposite to East?
west
Is a mountain a natural or human-made feature?
Natural.
What is an earthquake?
A sudden shaking of the ground.
What is evaporation?
When liquid water heats up and turns into water vapour.
Name two things that make a town a good place to live.
Schools, hospitals, shops, parks, safety or transport (any two).
What is the imaginary line around the middle of Earth called?
The Equator.
What is a landscape?
An area of land and the features we can see in it.
What natural hazard involves hot lava coming out of the Earth?
A volcanic eruption.
What is condensation?
When water vapour cools and changes into tiny water droplets, which can form clouds.
What is an urban area?
A town or city with lots of buildings and people.
What do we use latitude and longitude for?
To find the location of places on Earth.
Name one way humans can change a landscape.
Building roads, clearing trees, farming or mining.
What can happen to buildings during an earthquake?
They can become damaged, crack or collapse.
What is an import?
Something brought into a country from another country.
What is a rural area?
A country area with fewer people and more open spaces.
Which way is longitude and latitude?
Longitude up and down. Latitude side to side.
What is the difference between a mountain and a valley?
A mountain is high land, while a valley is low land between hills or mountains.
What can cause a tsunami, and name two ways it can affect people?
An underwater earthquake can cause a tsunami. It can flood homes, damage buildings and injure people.
Name two ways technology helps people connect around the world.
Video calls, social media, messaging, online shopping or the internet (any two).
Why might a town with no hospital or public transport be difficult for some people to live in?
People may find it difficult to get medical help or travel to work, school and shops.