Vocabulary: Maps
Oxford Discover Futures Quiz – Prep 3 (Term 1) · Unit 2: What Do Places Mean To Us? · Lesson 8 · Term 1
Also known as: Maps
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Lesson questions (14)
- A map that shows countries and their borders is a ___ map.
Answer: political - A map that shows mountains and rivers is a ___ map.
Answer: physical - The line between two countries is the ___.
Answer: border - The ___ on the map shows that 1 cm equals 10 km.
Answer: scale - North, south, east and west are the compass ___.
Answer: points - A famous building that helps you find your way is a ___.
Answer: landmark - Contour ___ show how high the land is.
Answer: lines - A small red triangle is the ___ for a campsite.
Answer: symbol - Rewrite: Drivers use this map to find the best roads. (road map)
Answer: It's a road map. - Rewrite: We walked along a narrow way through the forest. (path)
Answer: We walked along a narrow path. - Rewrite: The Pyramids are a famous building people recognize. (landmark)
Answer: The Pyramids are a famous landmark. - Look at the border to see how far the town is.
الخطأ:border· التصحيح: scale - The river forms a natural landmark between the two countries.
الخطأ:landmark· التصحيح: border - Use a political map to find the mountains.
الخطأ:political· التصحيح: physical
About this lesson
“Vocabulary: Maps” is from Oxford Discover Futures Quiz – Prep 3 (Term 1) (Unit 2: What Do Places Mean To Us?) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “A map that shows countries and their borders is a ___ map.” and “A map that shows mountains and rivers is a ___ map.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: political · physical · border · scale · points · landmark · lines · symbol · It's a road map. · We walked along a narrow path.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What do key and scale mean on a map?
The key is a table explaining the symbols, and the scale shows the ratio between distance on the map and real distance.
What is the difference between north and northern?
north is a noun for the direction: Go north. northern is an adjective: the northern part of Egypt.
What does landmark mean?
A prominent feature that helps people recognise a place, such as a tower or a famous building.
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No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Mixed questions, Find & fix, Complete the sentence and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.