This challenging worksheet combines reading and drawing. First graders are given a blank neighborhood grid and a legend with seven symbols including a school, store, park, house, library, pond, and road. They must place each symbol on the map following four written clues, such as The school is next to the park.
This sheet builds careful legend use, spatial thinking, and following multi-step directions confidently.
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Map Symbols & Legend Keys
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
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
3. What direction is between South and West on a compass rose?
A) Northeast
B) Southeast
C) Northwest
D) Southwest
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
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.
2. A political map shows countries and their borders.
3. A map grid uses letters and numbers to help you find places.
4. The direction between North and West is called Northwest.
5. A physical map shows features like mountains, plains, and bodies of water.
Map Symbols & Legend Keys
★ 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
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
3. What direction is between South and West on a compass rose?
A) Northeast
B) Southeast
C) Northwest
D) Southwest
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
★ 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.
2) A political map shows countries and their borders.
3) A map grid uses letters and numbers to help you find places.
4) The direction between North and West is called Northwest.
5) A physical map shows features like mountains, plains, and bodies of water.
Ready to Practice?
Read each question carefully. For Part A, circle the correct answer. For Part B, write the missing word on the line.
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