Year 7 Geography – End of term test

1. Most maps include the following. Can you say what each is and how its used?

Compass rose map symbols contour lines

Map key map scale gridlines
(12)

2. Rivers

1. a) What is the name of the place a river begins?

b) What is the name of the place where a river enters the sea?

c) What effect does a river have on the appearance of the landscape?

d) How might you tell which way a river flows by looking at a map? (4)

e) Explain why a river valley is often ‘V’ shaped. Draw a diagram to help you explain.

(4)

5. Settlement

a) Why is do settlements often occur near a river?

4. Look at the map of Jamaica below, then answer the following questions.

a) What reason(s) could there be for the coastline at point A? (1 mark)

b) What could have created the coastline at point B? (1 mark)

c) Would the ground be higher at point C or point D? Why? (2 marks)

A
B
E
d) Why do you think there is a large settlement at point E? (3 marks