Words about geography and skimming

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• Leerjaar 2

Words about geography

Pick the correct word for each picture

1. sand dune
2. border
3. map
4. spring

1. mountain
2. valley
3. summit
4. cave

1. trail
2. plain
3. to survive
4. populated

1. waterfall
2. lake
3. desert
4. west

1. mountain
2. volcano
3. summit
4. plain

1. to head to
2. to camp
3. to climb
4. to erupt

1. Pacific Ocean
2. lake
3. spring
4. hill

1. road
2. north
3. west
4. to drive

1. sea
2. ocean
3. spring
4. lake

1. south
2. east
3. north
4. west

1. to walk
2. to drive
3. to camp
4. to climb

1. to walk
2. to drive
3. to camp
4. to climb

1. to camp
2. to drive
3. to head to
4. to survive

Antartica is in the
.........

1. north
2. west
3. east
4. south

1. sea
2. valley
3. waterfall
4. hill

New York is very ......
More than 10 million people live there.

1. surroundings
2. area
3. populated
4. north

1. coast
2. hill
3. lake
4. desert

The place between
2 mountains is a ....

1. volcano
2. south
3. valley
4. mountain

Amsterdam is the .........
of the Netherlands.

1. rock
2. border
3. cave
4. capital

1. wood
2. rocks
3. beaches
4. sticks

1. piste
2. surroundings
3. trail
4. slope

1. sand dune
2. river
3. volcano
4. waterfall

Japan is a country in the
........

1. west
2. north
3. south
4. east

The man has reached the
..........

1. rock
2. mountain
3. summit
4. valley

The Netherlands does not have mountains. We only have .......

1. valleys
2. hills
3. rocks
4. lakes

Skim the text on the following page then answer the questions.

Instruction: Quickly read through the text (skimming)  to find information related to the given vocabulary words. You don't have to read every single word, just try to get the main idea and find the answers to the questions.

Our journey started in the bustling capital city, heading north on a winding road. We drove past rolling hills and vast plains, the landscape gradually changing as we approached the towering mountains in the distance.

Question:
In which direction did the journey start?

In which direction did the journey start?

1. south
2. north
3. west
4. east

The mountain range marked the border between two countries. Its snow-capped summit was our ultimate goal. We set up camp in a picturesque valley, a clear spring bubbling nearby. The trail was steep, with rocky slopes and hidden caves.

Question:
What was right on the border between the countries?

What was right on the border between the countries?

1. a river
2. a valley
3. mountains
4. a lake

Further west, the land transformed into an arid desert, its endless expanse dotted with sand dunes. The scorching sun and lack of water made it a challenging environment to survive.

Question:
What kind of landscape did they see when heading west?

What kind of landscape did they see when heading west?

1. the ocean
2. a desert
3. the jungle
4. a spring

We continued east, following a meandering river towards the coast. The Pacific Ocean stretched out before us, its waves crashing against the cliffs.

In the distance, we spotted a dormant volcano, a reminder of the Earth’s raw power. A waterfall cascaded down a cliff face, creating a refreshing oasis in the otherwise dry landscape.
Question:
Which ocean did they drive close to?

Which ocean did they drive close to?

1. the Blue Ocean
2. the Still Ocean
3. the Pacific Ocean
4. the Atlantic Ocean

Our adventure was a testament to the diversity of our planet. From bustling cities to remote wilderness, each area had its unique beauty and challenges. We learned to appreciate the power of nature and the importance of respecting our surroundings.

Question:
What did they learn from their adventure?

What did they learn from their adventure?

1. To respect their surroundings.
2. To not drive close to clifffs.
3. To bring water when in the desert.
4. To appreciate the power of nature.

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