Countries Worksheet - KS2 - Intermediate

Countries worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Intermediate level geography practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Exploring the World: Countries and Continents

Key Stage 2 / Ages 7-11 / Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will help you learn about different countries and continents around the world. You will use maps, identify geographical features, and understand the position of countries in relation to the Equator and other important lines. Follow the instructions for each activity carefully.

Identifying Continents and Oceans

Use the map provided to identify the continents and oceans. Write the name of each continent and ocean in the box next to the number that corresponds to its location on the map.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Countries and Capitals

Match each country with its capital city. Draw a line from the country on the left to its capital on the right.

Equator and Hemispheres

Identify whether each country is in the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, or on the Equator. Write your answer in the box provided.

1. Brazil

2. Kenya

3. Australia

4. India

5. Ecuador

Geographical Features

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct geographical feature. Use the word bank to help you.

Word bank: mountain, river, desert, rainforest, coast

1. The Sahara is a large ___ in Africa.

2. The Amazon is a famous ___ in South America.

3. The Andes is a ___ range in South America.

4. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the ___ of Australia.

5. The Amazon ___ is the largest in the world.

Map Skills: Using Grid References

Look at the map grid provided. Use the grid references to locate the following countries. Write the correct grid reference in the box next to each country.

1. Egypt

2. Canada

3. China

4. Brazil

5. South Africa

Climate Zones

Match each climate zone with its description. Draw a line from the climate zone on the left to the correct description on the right.

Tropical --- Hot and humid all year round

Desert --- Very dry with little rainfall

Temperate --- Mild with distinct seasons

Polar --- Extremely cold with ice and snow

Mediterranean --- Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters

Countries and Landmarks

Identify the country where each famous landmark is located. Write the name of the country in the box provided.

1. Eiffel Tower

2. Great Wall of China

3. Pyramids of Giza

4. Statue of Liberty

5. Sydney Opera House

Economic Activity and Resources

Read the descriptions and identify the type of economic activity or natural resource. Write your answer in the box provided.

1. Farming and agriculture

2. Mining for minerals

3. Fishing in the ocean

4. Oil extraction

5. Logging in forests

Answer Key

Activity 1: Asia ; Atlantic Ocean ; Africa ; Pacific Ocean ; Europe ; Indian Ocean ; Australia

Activity 2: UK - London ; France - Paris ; Italy - Rome ; Japan - Tokyo ; USA - Washington D.C.

Activity 3: Northern ; Equator ; Southern ; Northern ; Equator

Activity 4: desert ; river ; mountain ; coast ; rainforest

Activity 5: C3 ; A1 ; B4 ; C2 ; D1

Activity 6: Tropical - Hot and humid all year round ; Desert - Very dry with little rainfall ; Temperate - Mild with distinct seasons ; Polar - Extremely cold with ice and snow ; Mediterranean - Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters

Activity 7: France ; China ; Egypt ; USA ; Australia

Activity 8: Primary ; Secondary ; Primary ; Primary ; Primary