Maps and Map Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Why do maps have a compass rose?
A) To make the map look pretty
B) To show the directions on the map
C) To tell you what year it is
D) To show the weather forecast
Maps have a compass rose to show the directions — north, south, east, and west — so you can find your way.
2. A library is east of the fire station on a map. Which way do you go from the fire station to reach the library?
A) North
B) South
C) West
D) East
If the library is east of the fire station, you go east from the fire station to reach it.
3. Which of these would you most likely find on a community map?
A) A recipe for cookies
B) Streets and buildings
C) A list of phone numbers
D) A bedtime story
A community map shows streets and buildings in a town, helping people find places in their neighborhood.
4. A grid map labels rows with letters and columns with numbers. Where is the park if it is at B3?
A) Row A, Column 3
B) Row B, Column 3
C) Row 3, Column B
D) Row C, Column 2
On a grid map, B3 means the park is in Row B and Column 3. You find it where the row and column meet.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A map that shows an entire country is called a country map.
A map that shows an entire country is called a country map. It shows states, cities, and borders.
2. Symbols on a map are explained in the map key.
Symbols on a map are explained in the map key, which tells you what each symbol stands for.
3. If north is at the top, then south is at the bottom.
If north is at the top of a map, then south is at the bottom because they are opposite directions.
4. A title on a map tells you what the map shows.
A title on a map tells you what the map shows, such as a city, a state, or a park.
5. Grid maps use rows and columns to help locate places.
Grid maps use rows and columns to create a grid. You use the letter and number to find a place.