This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice map symbols and legend keys skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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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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