Local map features
Age 9 · Geography
A simple map can show places you know, such as a school, a park and a bridge. It can also show natural features, such as a river, and human features, such as roads and buildings.
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- River: a natural water feature that flows across the land.
- School: a human-made building where children learn.
- Tree: a natural plant feature that grows in a park.
- Bridge: a human-made structure that carries a path over water.
Examples
- A map of your neighbourhood with your school and a park.
- A plan of a local area showing a river and a bridge.
Key takeaways
- Natural features come from nature, such as rivers and trees.
- Human features are made by people, such as roads, schools and bridges.
Quiz: Local map features (Age 9)
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Which of these is a natural feature?
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Which of these is a human feature?
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What does a bridge do?
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