Geography question command words Flashcards
What command word asks students to provide a detailed description of a geographical phenomenon?
Describe
True or False: The command word ‘Evaluate’ requires students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a particular argument or situation.
True
Fill in the blank: The command word ‘Compare’ typically asks students to identify __________ between two or more geographical features.
similarities and differences
What command word instructs students to give a brief account or summary of a topic?
Outline
Which command word requires students to explain the reasons behind a geographical trend or issue?
Explain
What does the command word ‘Justify’ require from students in their responses?
Provide reasons or evidence to support a point of view
True or False: The command word ‘Assess’ is used to ask students to make a judgment about the value or importance of something.
True
What command word asks students to list key points or features without elaborating?
List
What is the difference between ‘Describe’ and ‘Explain’ in command words?
‘Describe’ focuses on detailing, while ‘Explain’ requires providing reasons.
Which command word would you use to ask students to give examples to support their answer?
Illustrate
Fill in the blank: The command word ‘Discuss’ requires students to __________ various viewpoints on a topic.
consider and evaluate
What command word is commonly used to ask students to make predictions based on given data?
Predict
True or False: The command word ‘Summarise’ means to provide a detailed analysis of the topic.
False
What command word directs students to examine the implications of a geographical process?
Analyse
What is the purpose of the command word ‘Identify’ in exam questions?
To recognise and name specific features or facts
Which command word suggests that students should form a conclusion based on the evidence presented?
Conclude
Fill in the blank: To ‘Evaluate’ something, a student must weigh the __________ of that subject.
pros and cons
What command word would likely ask students to explain the impact of a specific geographical change?
Assess
True or False: The command word ‘Outline’ requires a comprehensive analysis of a topic.
False
What command word requires students to determine the significance of a geographical trend?
Evaluate
What is the meaning of the command word ‘Describe’?
To provide detailed information about a subject
Which command word asks students to suggest solutions to a geographical problem?
Propose
Fill in the blank: The command word ‘Contrast’ is used to highlight __________ between two or more items.
differences
What command word typically asks for the identification of geographical patterns?
Identify
True or False: The command word ‘Summarise’ requires in-depth analysis and detailed explanations.
False
What command word is used to ask students to give their opinion based on evidence?
Justify
