WorksheetsCommand Terms for Exams
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the best definition for the command term 'ASSESS'?
Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.
Study source material (e.g. graphs, tables, maps) to identify patterns, trends and relationships between variables.
Describe the differences between two variables.
Make a judgement of value, purpose, outcomes, results or size. E.g. form an objective opinion or conclusion based on the evidence presented.
What is the best definition for the command term 'DESCRIBE'?
Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process. Supporting examples and/or diagrams should be included if appropriate.
To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.
To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue; similar to account.
Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.
What is the best definition for the command term 'EXPLAIN'?
Make a judgement of value, purpose, outcomes, results or size. E.g. form an objective opinion or conclusion based on the evidence presented.
Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process. Supporting examples and/or diagrams should be included if appropriate.
To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue
Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.
What is the best definition for the command term 'COMMENT ON'
Make reference to and expand upon. Reference to source material may be required.
Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase. Provide an example to support the definition.
Draw meaning from or reach a conclusion based on evidence (i.e. figures, maps or graphs).
In point form, provide a series of related words, names, numbers or items that are arranged in order, one after the other.
What is the best definition for the command term 'DEFINE'
To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue; similar to account.
Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process. Supporting examples and/or diagrams should be included if appropriate.
Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase. Provide an example to support.
Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.
What is the best definition of the command term 'DISCUSS'?
Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process. Supporting examples and/or diagrams should be included if appropriate.
Identify by placing a word used to describe the object or thing; similar to annotate.
To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue; similar to account.
To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.
What is the best definition for the command term 'EXAMINE'?
Identify by placing a word used to describe the object or thing; similar to annotate.
To study/inquire into a topic in detail.
To make a link to or an association with.
Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase. Provide an example to support.
What is the best definition of the command term 'OUTLINE'?
In point form, provide a series of related words, names, numbers or items that are arranged in order, one after the other.
Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.
Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process. Supporting examples and/or diagrams should be included if appropriate.
Apply information gained from the analysis of source material and/or geographical knowledge to demonstrate understanding of a topic
What is the best definition for the command term 'IDENTIFY'?
Identify by placing a word used to describe the object or thing; similar to annotate.
In point form, provide a series of related words, names, numbers or items that are arranged in order, one after the other.
Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase. Provide an example to support
Recognise and name a geographical process, feature or factor.
What is the best definition for the command term "ACCOUNT FOR'?
Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs
Make reference to and expand upon. Reference to source material may be required.
To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.
Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process. Supporting examples and/or diagrams should be included if appropriate.
What is the best definition for the command term 'ANALYSE'?
Make a judgement/conclusion based on the evidence available. Examine different viewpoints or determine the value of.
Make a judgement of value, purpose, outcomes, results or size. E.g. form an objective opinion or conclusion based on the evidence presented
Make a judgement/conclusion based on the evidence available. Examine different viewpoints or determine the value of.
Study source material (e.g. graphs, tables, maps) to identify patterns, trends and relationships between variables.
What is the best definition for the command term 'EVALUATE'?
Make a judgement of value, purpose, outcomes, results or size. E.g. form an objective opinion or conclusion based on the evidence presented.
To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue
Make a judgement/conclusion based on the evidence available. Examine different viewpoints or determine the value of.
Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.
