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Project: geographical quiz
Textbook: p. 65
GoalGeographical quiz project: write and answer questions.
New words
question · savolquiz · viktorinaanswer · javobtable · jadval
Explanation
Project: make a geographical quiz with 10 questions. Question types: “What is the capital of …?” “Where is the river …?” “Which mountains are higher: … or …?” “How long is …?” “How high is …?” “What is the population of …?” “What are the big cities in …?” Answers: “The capital of Wales is Cardiff.” “The Murray is in Australia.” Take information from a table: Uzbekistan, the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand. Comparing: bigger than, longer than, higher than; superlatives: the longest, the highest. Check facts in a book or on a map. Presentation: groups ask in turns and collect points.
Worked examples
“Our quiz”. 1) What is the capital of Australia? 2) Which river is longer: the Severn or the Murray? 3) Where is Lake Taupo? 4) What is the highest mountain in Uzbekistan? 5) Which ocean is to the west of the USA? (Answers: Canberra; the Murray; New Zealand; Khazret Sultan; the Pacific.)
— Which is bigger, the UK or Uzbekistan? — Uzbekistan is bigger. — Which has more people? — The UK.
Class activity
“Geographical quiz”: groups play with 10 questions; one point for each correct answer.
Practice
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Make a question: capital / Wales
What is the capital of Wales?
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Which is longer: the Severn or the Murray? Answer.
The Murray is longer.
3
Make a question about the highest mountain in Uzbekistan.
What is the highest mountain in Uzbekistan?
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Why do we need a map for quiz questions?
A map shows locations and directions accurately.