Map Symbols, Legend & Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word by following the dotted lines.
1. road
2. river
3. forest
4. park
5. city
6. border
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. A blue line on a map usually means a river.
The correct answer is 'river'. A blue line on a map usually means a river.
2. Green areas on a map often show forests or parks.
The correct answer is 'forests'. Green areas on a map often show forests or parks.
3. A compass rose shows the four main directions: N, S, E, W.
The correct answer is 'compass rose'. A compass rose shows the four main directions: N, S, E, W.
4. Map symbols are pictures that stand for real things.
The correct answer is 'real'. Map symbols are pictures that stand for real things.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. Map symbols are small pictures that represent real places or things.
True False
True. Map symbols are small pictures that represent real places or things. This is a correct statement.
2. You don't need a legend to understand a map.
True False
False. The statement "You don't need a legend to understand a map." is not correct. Think about what the right fact would be.
3. Roads are often shown as lines on a map.
True False
True. Roads are often shown as lines on a map. This is a correct statement.