Countries Worksheet - KS3 - Intermediate

Countries worksheet for Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14). Intermediate level geography practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Exploring the World's Countries

Key Stage 3 Geography: Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will guide you through various activities to deepen your understanding of countries around the world. You will explore geographical features, analyse data, and reflect on human geography aspects.

Identifying Countries on a Map

Read each clue below and write the name of the country it describes.

1. The largest country in the world by land area, spanning 11 time zones:

2. Home to the Great Pyramids and the River Nile:

3. An island nation in East Asia known for Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms:

4. The only country that is also a continent:

5. Home to the Amazon Rainforest and Christ the Redeemer statue:

Comparing Population Densities

Examine the data table showing the population densities of various countries. Answer the questions that follow by analysing the information provided.

Country	Population Density (people/km²)	Continent
India	464	Asia
Australia	3	Oceania
Russia	9	Europe/Asia
Nigeria	226	Africa
Brazil	25	South America

1. Which country has the highest population density?

2. Which continent has the most countries listed?

3. Calculate the average population density of the countries listed.

Physical Features of Countries

Match the physical features listed with the countries they are most associated with. Draw lines to connect each feature with the correct country.

Draw a line to match each one

Nepal

Japan

Egypt

Understanding Economic Development

Read the brief descriptions of economic development indicators for different countries. Fill in the blanks with the correct terms from the word bank provided.

Word bank: HDI, GNI, Literacy Rate, Life Expectancy

1. The ___ of a country measures the average income of its citizens.

2. ___ is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators.

3. The ___ shows the percentage of people who can read and write.

4. ___ indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.

Essay: The Impact of Urbanisation

Write an essay discussing the impact of urbanisation in both developed and developing countries. Consider factors such as population growth, infrastructure, and environmental effects. Use examples to support your points.

Discuss the impact of urbanisation on developed and developing countries, considering aspects like population growth, infrastructure, and environmental effects. Provide examples to support your arguments. [15 marks]

Climate Zones Around the World

Identify the climate zones of the countries listed below. Use your knowledge of world climates to determine the primary climate zone for each country.

1. Canada:

2. India:

3. Australia:

4. Brazil:

5. Russia:

Geographical Skills: Using Grid References

Use the six-figure grid references provided to locate specific features on the map. Write the name of the feature found at each grid reference.

1. Grid Reference 123456:

2. Grid Reference 654321:

3. Grid Reference 345678:

4. Grid Reference 876543:

5. Grid Reference 234567:

Human Geography: Migration Patterns

Analyse the migration patterns described and answer the questions. Consider push and pull factors that influence migration decisions.

1. What is a common push factor for migration?

2. Identify a pull factor that attracts people to urban areas.

3. Describe how economic migration differs from refugee migration.

Answer Key

Activity 1: Russia ; Egypt ; Japan ; Australia ; Brazil

Activity 2: India ; Asia ; 145.4

Activity 3: Nepal ; Egypt ; Brazil ; Japan ; Egypt

Activity 4: GNI ; HDI ; Literacy Rate ; Life Expectancy

Activity 5: [Essay response]

Activity 6: Tundra ; Tropical ; Desert ; Tropical ; Continental

Activity 7: [Feature names based on grid references]

Activity 8: Conflict ; Job opportunities ; Economic migration is voluntary and for better opportunities, while refugee migration is forced due to danger.