Map Symbols & Legend Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which map would you use to find the borders of countries?
A) Physical map
B) Weather map
C) Political map
D) Road map
A political map shows the borders of countries, states, and cities.
2. On a map grid, how do you find a location at B3?
A) Look at the title
B) Find where column B and row 3 meet
C) Count three symbols
D) Read the legend
To find B3 on a map grid, locate column B and row 3, then find the square where they intersect.
3. What direction is between South and West on a compass rose?
A) Northeast
B) Southeast
C) Northwest
D) Southwest
Southwest is the intermediate direction found between South and West on a compass rose.
4. If 1 inch on a map equals 1 mile, how far apart are two places that are 3 inches apart on the map?
A) 1 mile
B) 2 miles
C) 3 miles
D) 4 miles
Using the map scale, 3 inches on the map equals 3 miles in real life because each inch represents 1 mile.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The direction between South and East is called Southeast.
Southeast is the intermediate direction found between South and East on a compass rose.
2. A political map shows countries and their borders.
A political map focuses on showing the boundaries between countries, states, and other regions.
3. A map grid uses letters and numbers to help you find places.
A map grid has letters along one side and numbers along the other to create a coordinate system.
4. The direction between North and West is called Northwest.
Northwest is the intermediate direction found between North and West on a compass rose.
5. A physical map shows features like mountains, plains, and bodies of water.
A physical map displays natural landforms and bodies of water such as mountains, plains, and lakes.