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Sources of Information

In this KS1 Geography quiz, you will explore different sources of information, like books, maps, and posters, to discover more about places, weather, and animals.

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Fascinating Fact:

Books and posters can tell us facts about weather, animals, and countries.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that information about the world comes from many places. They explore books, maps, atlases, posters, and trustworthy websites to find out more about people and places.

  • Source of information: A place where we can find facts, such as a book, map, poster, or website.
  • Map: A drawing that shows where places are and how they are arranged on Earth.
  • Atlas: A special book full of maps that help us learn about countries, oceans, and continents.
What are sources of information in KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, sources of information include books, maps, atlases, posters, photographs, and child-friendly websites that help children learn about weather, animals, countries, and people.

Why are maps and atlases useful for children?

Maps and atlases are useful because they show where places are in the world, help children understand distance and direction, and make it easier to compare different countries and continents.

How can I find information about another country for KS1?

You can find information about another country by looking in an atlas, reading simple non-fiction books, using child-friendly websites with an adult, and asking your teacher for help.

1 .
Sam looks at a map of Brazil. Ronaldo lives in Rio de Janeiro. Rio is a big city on the coast of Brazil, right next to the ocean. What colour is the ocean on the map?
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
What other big cities are on the coast of Brazil?
2 .
Sam wants to find out how many churches there are in his town. What can Sam use to find out?
A computer game
A video game
A map
A globe
What is the symbol for a church on a map?
3 .
Sam has a map of his town. His Dad asks, ‘Where is the railway station?’ What should Sam look for on the map?
A green square
A black triangle
A red circle
A yellow diamond
Can you find your nearest railway station on a map?
4 .
Sam is doing a project all about Brazil. Sam’s teacher says there is a good book called ‘My Life In Brazil’. Where does Sam go to find this book?
To the gym
To the library
To a toy shop
To a café
How else can Sam find out about life in Brazil?
5 .
Sam wants to know which big river runs through Brazil. Sam looks at an atlas. He finds a map of Brazil. What colour on the map should he look for?
Blue
Green
Red
Orange
Which big river does run through Brazil?
6 .
Sam says he knows what shape the Earth is. Sam’s Mum says, ‘Show me what you mean.’ What is the best thing Sam can use to show his Mum the shape of the Earth?
A map
An atlas
A sat-nav
A globe
What shape is the Earth?
7 .
Sam’s teacher asks him to find out what shape Italy is. Sam looks in a big book of maps. Where does Sam look to find a map of Italy?
In a picture book
In a story book
In a history book
In an atlas
What shape is Italy? - It looks like a very long boot!
8 .
Sam is looking at a map of Canada and the USA. The USA is below Canada. Sam says, ‘The USA is _____ of Canada.
East
West
North
South
Is Scotland north or south of England?
9 .
Sam wants to find out about life in Cameroon. Where could Sam look to find out?
On the internet
In a maths book
In a history book
In a song book
On which continent is the country of Cameroon?
10 .
Sam wants to find out what people in Brazil eat. He knows a boy in Brazil called Ronaldo. Sam sends Ronaldo an _____.
Email
Map
Present
Card
Sam may well send Ronaldo a present and a card, but he asks Ronaldo about Brazilian food in an email
Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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