Lesson 2 - Retrieval Mapping Our Local Area Quiz

What is a 'local area'?

• A country far away

• The place near where you live or go to school

• The whole world

• The North Pole

Answer explanation

A 'local area' refers to the vicinity where you live or attend school, making it the most relevant choice. The other options describe distant or unrelated locations.

Which of these is a human feature?

• River

• Playground

• Hill

• Forest

Answer explanation

A playground is a human-made feature designed for recreation, while a river, hill, and forest are natural features. Therefore, the correct answer is playground.

Which of these is a physical feature?

• Shop

• Road

• Lake

• House

Answer explanation

A lake is a natural body of water, making it a physical feature. In contrast, a shop, road, and house are man-made structures and do not qualify as physical features in the natural environment.

What is the purpose of a map key?

• To show where north is

• To explain what the symbols on the map mean

• To make the map look pretty

• To show the weather

Answer explanation

The purpose of a map key is to explain what the symbols on the map mean. It provides essential information to help users understand the features represented on the map, making it easier to interpret the data.

Match the key vocabulary to its meaning: 1. Symbol 2. Human feature 3. Physical feature a) Something made by people b) A picture that stands for something on a map c) Something natural, like a river or hill

• 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

• 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

• 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

• 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Answer explanation

1-b matches as a symbol is a picture on a map. 2-a is correct since a human feature is something made by people. 3-c is right as a physical feature refers to natural elements like rivers or hills.

Look at the map below. The key shows: 🏠 = House 🌳 = Tree 🛒 = Shop Which symbol would you use to show a shop on your map?

• 🏠

• 🌳

• 🛒

• 🚗

Answer explanation

The symbol for a shop on the map is 🛒, as indicated in the key. The other symbols represent different items: 🏠 for house and 🌳 for tree, making 🛒 the correct choice for a shop.

Which of these is NOT a human feature?

• School

• Bridge

• Mountain

• Road

Answer explanation

A mountain is a natural landform, while a school, bridge, and road are human-made features. Therefore, mountain is NOT a human feature.

Why do we use symbols on a map?

• To make the map colourful

• To show where things are without using lots of words

• To make the map bigger

• To show the weather

Answer explanation

We use symbols on a map to represent various features and locations clearly and efficiently, allowing us to understand the layout without needing extensive text descriptions.

What is the difference between an aerial view and a map view?

• Aerial view is from the side, map view is from above

• Aerial view is from above, map view is from the side

• Both show the same thing in the same way

• Aerial view is from above, map view is a drawing from above

Answer explanation

An aerial view captures real images from above, showing the landscape, while a map view is a simplified drawing from above, representing features and distances. Thus, the correct choice highlights this distinction.

Look at this picture of a river running through a field. Is the river a human or physical feature?

• Human feature

• Physical feature

Answer explanation

The river is a natural formation, created by geological processes, making it a physical feature. In contrast, human features are constructed by people, such as buildings or roads.