Map Symbols, Legend & Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. map
2. key
3. north
4. south
5. legend
6. symbol
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A star on a map can stand for a city.
On a map, a star is often used to mark an important place where many people live, so it can stand for a city.
2. We use a compass to find north and south.
A compass shows the four main directions, so we use a compass to find north and south.
3. A map symbol is a picture that stands for something.
A map symbol is a little picture that takes the place of a real thing, like a tree picture for a forest.
4. The color green on a map often means grass.
Mapmakers color land that has lots of plants in green, so green often shows grass or fields.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A tree symbol on a map can mean a park.
True False
True. Map symbols stand for real places, and a tree picture is often used to show a park where trees grow.
2. Maps do not need a legend or key.
True False
False. Maps need a legend or key so we can understand what each symbol means.
3. North is at the top of most maps.
True False
True. On most maps, the top of the page points to north.