Year 4

How are Chile and the UK similar and different?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents of the world, then we will zoom into the continents of South America and Europe. We will then compare Chile and the UK and explore the similarities and differences in their human and physical geography, as well as their natural resources.

Year 4

How are Chile and the UK similar and different?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents of the world, then we will zoom into the continents of South America and Europe. We will then compare Chile and the UK and explore the similarities and differences in their human and physical geography, as well as their natural resources.

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Key learning points

  1. What are the differences and similarities in physical features between the two countries
  2. How does economic activities and land use vary within and across the two countries

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these countries does not border Chile?
Argentina
Bolivia
Correct answer: Ecuador
Peru
Q2.
What is the capital of Chile?
Buenos Aires
Caracas
La Paz
Correct answer: Santiago
Q3.
What is the name of the mountain range that stretches from the south of Chile all the way to Colombia?
Patagonia
The Amazon
Correct answer: The Andes
The Himalayas
Q4.
What is the name of the desert in the north of Chile?
Correct answer: Atacama
Patagonia
Santiago
Valparaíso
Q5.
Which of these is NOT a natural resource found in Chile?
Copper
Correct answer: Crude Oil
Natural Gas
Timber

5 Questions

Q1.
Which country has a higher population?
Chile
Correct answer: UK
Q2.
Which country is longer, from north to south?
Correct answer: Chile
UK
Q3.
Why does Chile have a more varied climate than the UK?
Because it is in the southern hemisphere
Correct answer: Because it is much longer from north to south
Because it is near the equator
Because there are more mountains
Q4.
Which physical features do Chile and the UK both have?
Deserts and beaches
Correct answer: Mountains and lakes
Rainforest and mountains
Volcanoes and lakes
Q5.
Which natural resource do both Chile and the UK have?
Copper
Correct answer: Good soil to grow crops
Natural gas
Silver