Problem Analysis:
The task involves analyzing two maps of Africa and using the provided word bank to fill in the blanks. The first map (A) is a
physical map, while the second map (B) is a
political map. The goal is to identify key geographical features, countries, rivers, lakes, and oceans based on the maps.
Solution:
#### Step 1: Identify the types of maps
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Map A: This map shows physical features such as deserts, mountains, rivers, and lakes. It is labeled with terms like "Sahara," "Nile," and "Victoria." Therefore, it is a
physical map.
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Map B: This map shows political boundaries and country names. It is labeled with country names like "Egypt," "South Africa," and "Libya." Therefore, it is a
political map.
#### Step 2: Answer the questions using the word bank
1.
The type of map labelled A is a ________ map.
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Answer: physical
2.
The type of map labelled B is a ________ map.
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Answer: political
3.
The name of the country that borders Libya to the East is ________.
- From Map B, the country east of Libya is
Sudan.
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Answer: Sudan
4.
The name of the country that borders Egypt to the south is ________.
- From Map B, the country south of Egypt is
Sudan.
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Answer: Sudan
5.
The name of the desert in the northern part of Africa is ________.
- From Map A, the desert in the northern part of Africa is labeled as
Sahara.
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Answer: Sahara
6.
The name of the longest river on the map is ________.
- From Map A, the longest river is labeled as
Nile.
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Answer: Nile
7.
The continent labelled A and B is ________.
- Both maps show the continent of
Africa.
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Answer: Africa
8.
The southernmost country on the map is ________.
- From Map B, the southernmost country is
South Africa.
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Answer: South Africa
9.
A lake shown on the map is ________.
- From Map A, one of the lakes is labeled as
Victoria.
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Answer: Victoria
10.
The ocean shown on the map is ________.
- From Map A, the ocean on the western side of Africa is labeled as
Atlantic.
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Answer: Atlantic
Final Answers:
1. physical
2. political
3. Sudan
4. Sudan
5. Sahara
6. Nile
7. Africa
8. South Africa
9. Victoria
10. Atlantic
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{physical} \\
2. \text{political} \\
3. \text{Sudan} \\
4. \text{Sudan} \\
5. \text{Sahara} \\
6. \text{Nile} \\
7. \text{Africa} \\
8. \text{South Africa} \\
9. \text{Victoria} \\
10. \text{Atlantic}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of political map worksheet.
