This challenging worksheet stretches first-grade map skills with four scenario questions: a legend shows a tree means park and three trees appear on the map, Up is identified as the direction that does NOT belong on a compass rose, symbols are chosen because they make maps easier to read, and a missing legend means you cannot understand the symbols.
Five fill-ins reinforce key vocabulary—compass rose, legend, west, key, and symbols—so children leave with sharper reasoning about why every good map needs a key and a clear set of directions.
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Map Symbols, Legend & Keys
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A legend shows a tree means park. You see three trees. What does it mean?
A) There are three houses
B) There are three parks
C) The map has three pages
D) Squares are decoration
2. Which is NOT a direction on a compass rose?
A) North
B) Up
C) East
D) West
3. Why do maps use symbols instead of words?
A) Words are too hard
B) Symbols make maps easier to read
C) Maps cannot have words
D) Symbols are prettier
4. A map has no legend. What is the problem?
A) The map is fine
B) You cannot understand the symbols
C) The map is too big
D) The colors are wrong
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A compass rose is shaped like a star and shows directions.
2. When two maps use different symbols, read each map legend.
3. The four main directions are north, south, east, and west.
4. A map without a key would be hard to understand.
5. Real places are shown on maps using symbols and colors.
Map Symbols, Legend & Keys
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A legend shows a tree means park. You see three trees. What does it mean?
A) There are three houses
B) There are three parks
C) The map has three pages
D) Squares are decoration
2. Which is NOT a direction on a compass rose?
A) North
B) Up
C) East
D) West
3. Why do maps use symbols instead of words?
A) Words are too hard
B) Symbols make maps easier to read
C) Maps cannot have words
D) Symbols are prettier
4. A map has no legend. What is the problem?
A) The map is fine
B) You cannot understand the symbols
C) The map is too big
D) The colors are wrong
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) A compass rose is shaped like a star and shows directions.
2) When two maps use different symbols, read each map legend.
3) The four main directions are north, south, east, and west.
4) A map without a key would be hard to understand.
5) Real places are shown on maps using symbols and colors.
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