Map Symbols & Legend Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. What does a map legend help you do?
A) Draw pictures
B) Understand what the symbols mean
C) Find your house
D) Color the map
A map legend lists the symbols used on the map and explains what each one represents.
2. If you are facing North and turn to your right, which direction are you now facing?
A) South
B) West
C) East
D) North
When facing North, turning right brings you to face East on a compass rose.
3. What does a map scale tell you?
A) The weight of the map
B) How far apart real places are
C) What color to use
D) Who made the map
A map scale shows how distance on the map compares to actual distance in the real world.
4. Which type of map shows mountains, rivers, and lakes?
A) Road map
B) Weather map
C) Physical map
D) Neighborhood map
A physical map shows natural features of the land like mountains, rivers, lakes, and plains.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The direction between North and East is called Northeast.
Northeast is the intermediate direction found between North and East on a compass rose.
2. A map scale shows how distance on the map compares to real distance.
A map scale helps you figure out how far apart places really are by comparing map distance to actual distance.
3. A road map shows streets and highways you can drive on.
A road map is designed to show streets, highways, and driving routes for travelers.
4. You can use a map grid with letters and numbers to find a location.
A map grid uses letters along one side and numbers along the other to help you find specific locations.
5. A weather map shows rain, snow, and temperature for an area.
A weather map displays current or forecasted weather conditions like rain, snow, and temperature.