Maps and Map Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each item. Sort it into the correct group: found on a map or not found on a map.
Found on a Map
compass rosemap keysymbols Not Found on a Map
recipetoothbrushpillow Maps show things like compass roses, map keys, symbols, and roads to help you find places. Recipes, music notes, and TV remotes are not found on maps.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A map key explains what the symbols mean.
A map key is a box on the map that explains what each symbol stands for.
2. The four main directions are north, south, east, and west.
The four main directions are north, south, east, and west. They are called cardinal directions.
3. A compass rose shows directions on a map.
A compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west.
4. Small pictures on a map are called symbols.
Small pictures on a map are called symbols. They stand for real things like schools, parks, and roads.
5. A map helps you find places and roads.
A map helps you find places and roads so you know how to get from one place to another.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A compass rose shows directions on a map.
True False
True — A compass rose is a symbol that shows the four main directions on a map.
2. A map key is the same as a recipe.
True False
False — A map key explains what symbols on a map mean. A recipe tells you how to cook food.
3. Symbols on a map stand for real things.
True False
True — Symbols on a map stand for real things like roads, schools, parks, and rivers.
4. Maps can only show one room in a house.
True False
False — Maps can show many different places, from a single room to an entire country or the whole world.