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Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of COMPARE

a)

Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.

b)

Make a judgement of value, purpose, outcomes, results or size. E.g. form an objective opinion or conclusion based on the evidence presented.

c)

Describe the similarities and differences between two variables.

d)

Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.

2.

What is the definition of DESCRIBE

a)

Determine a result from given data or information.

b)

Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process.

c)

Provide a word or term used to identify/name an object, person, thing, place etc.

d)

Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase. Provide an example to support.

3.

What is the definition of ACCOUNT

a)

Describe the similarities and differences between two variables.

b)

Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.

c)

Make reference to and expand upon.

d)

Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.

4.

What is the definition of EVALUATE

a)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

b)

Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.

c)

Determine a result from given data or information.

d)

Make reference to and expand upon.

5.
What is the definition of CALCULATE
a)
Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.
b)
Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase.
c)
Determine a result from given data or information.
d)
To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.
6.

What is the definition of ANALYSE

a)

Study source material (e.g. graphs, tables, maps) to identify patterns, trends and relationships between variables.

b)

To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.

c)

Make reference to and expand upon.

d)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

7.

What is the definition of EXPLAIN

a)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

b)

Determine a result from given data or information.

c)

Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.

d)

To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue; similar to account.

8.

What is the definition of OUTLINE

a)

Make reference to and expand upon.

b)

Indicate the main characteristics of a geographical feature, process or factor.

c)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

d)

To study/inquire into a topic in detail.

9.
What is the definition of CONTRAST
a)
Describe the differences between two variables.
b)
Determine a result from given data or information.
c)
Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase.
d)
Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.
10.

What is the definition of ASSESS

a)

To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.

b)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

c)

Make a judgement of value, purpose, outcomes, results or size.

d)

Draw meaning from or reach a conclusion based on evidence (i.e. figures, maps or graphs).

11.

What is the definition of DEFINE

a)

Make reference to and expand upon.

b)

Determine a result from given data or information.

c)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

d)

Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase.

12.
What is the definition of DISCUSS
a)
Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.
b)
To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.
c)
Make reference to and expand upon.
d)
Determine a result from given data or information.
13.
What is the definition of EXAMINE
a)
To study/inquire into a topic in detail.
b)
To provide reasons (causes) why and/or how. I.e. Identify the causes of an issue; similar to account.
c)
Determine a result from given data or information.
d)
Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.
14.

What is the definition of IDENTIFY

a)

To write about a topic in detail. To examine issues/topics and provide reasons (arguments) for and/or against.

b)

Provide the meaning of a geographical term or phrase.

c)

Recognise and name a geographical process, feature or factor.

d)

To study/inquire into a topic in detail.

15.

What is the definition of ANNOTATE

a)

Give reasons to show why and how a geographical process, factor, feature or trend occurs; similar to explain.

b)

Make a judgement or conclusion based on the evidence available.

c)

Provide the characteristics of a geographical feature, factor or process.

d)

to add a short explanation to a text or drawing