Map Symbols & Legend Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word on the dotted lines. Then write it one more time by yourself.
1. map
2. key
3. north
4. lake
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. A map is a drawing that shows places from above.
A map is a drawing that shows places from above, like looking down from the sky.
2. The map key tells you what the symbols mean.
The map key is a box on the map that explains what each symbol stands for.
3. On a map, the color blue usually means water.
Blue is used on maps to show water, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
4. A compass rose shows North, South, East, and West.
A compass rose displays the four cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West.
5. The title of a map tells you what the map is about.
The title of a map is usually at the top and tells you what area or topic the map shows.
Part C: True or False
Circle True or False for each statement.
1. A map key helps you understand the symbols on a map.
True False
A map key lists each symbol and explains what it represents.
2. On most maps, green means water.
True False
On most maps, blue means water. Green usually stands for parks, forests, or land.
3. A compass rose shows directions like North and South.
True False
A compass rose is the symbol on a map that shows North, South, East, and West.