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4.30 Extract Information from Globes versus Flat Maps Worksheet

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This Grade 4 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 4.30 Extract Information from Globes versus Flat Maps. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Extract Information from Globes versus Flat Maps — Learners compare the advantages and limitations of globes and flat maps, including Earth's round shape, viewing the whole world at once, and noticing distortion near the poles. Standards/reference: National Geography Standards 1–3.

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A principal buys one classroom globe and one large wall map for the geography room. Which explanation best justifies buying both?

AThe globe and wall map are duplicates, so one is extra

BThe globe helps students understand Earth's shape and reduced distortion, while the wall map helps them compare many places together

CThe wall map proves Earth is flat, while the globe proves Earth is small

DBoth are needed because neither can show land or water

Solution & Explanation:The two tools serve different purposes, so keeping both in the geography room makes sense.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which summary is strongest?

AA globe is useful for showing Earth's curved shape, while a flat map is useful for seeing and labeling many places at once, even though some distortion can occur

BA flat map is always more accurate than a globe

CA globe and a flat map are exactly the same

DNeither tool is useful for geography

Solution & Explanation:The strongest summary explains both the strengths of each tool and the limitation of distortion on flat maps.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

The school newspaper needs a small world picture in a printed article. Which model is the better choice and why?

AA globe because newspapers can spin it

BA flat map because it can be printed clearly on a page

CA globe because it shows all labels at once

DA flat map because it is perfectly accurate everywhere

Solution & Explanation:A flat map is the better choice for print because it can be shown clearly on a page.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1–3 (Learners compare the advantages and limitations of globes and flat maps, including Earth's round shape, viewing the whole world at once, and noticing distortion near the poles.).