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.
A symbol is a small picture on a map that represents something real, like a tree for a park.
2. We use a compass to find north and south.
The map legend is like a guide that lists all the symbols and what they stand for.
3. A map symbol is a picture that stands for something.
A compass rose shows north and south. North is always at the top of the compass rose.
4. The color green on a map often means grass.
Trees are often found in parks, so a tree symbol on a map usually means there is a park.
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. A key and a legend both explain what the symbols on a map mean. They are the same thing.
2. Maps do not need a legend or key.
True False
False. You do need a legend to understand what the symbols on a map mean.
3. North is at the top of most maps.
True False
True. A compass rose is the part of a map that shows directions like north, south, east, and west.