Map Symbols, Legend & Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which best describes a MAP SYMBOL?
A) A type of compass
B) A small picture on a map representing something real
C) A measurement tool
D) The name of a country
The correct answer is 'A small picture on a map representing something real' because it matches what we know about reading maps.
2. On most standard maps, which direction is at the TOP?
A) South
B) East
C) West
D) North
The correct answer is 'North' because it matches what we know about reading maps.
3. What type of map would you use to find the nearest highway?
A) Weather map
B) Road map
C) Topographic map
D) Political map
The correct answer is 'Road map' because it matches what we know about reading maps.
4. If you are facing north, what direction is on your RIGHT?
A) South
B) West
C) East
D) North
The correct answer is 'East' because it matches what we know about reading maps.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. Between north and east is the direction called northeast.
The correct answer is 'northeast' because it fits the meaning of the sentence about maps.
2. A map's legend is also called a map key.
The correct answer is 'key' because it fits the meaning of the sentence about maps.
3. A weather map shows rainfall, temperature, and other weather patterns.
The correct answer is 'weather' because it fits the meaning of the sentence about maps.
4. The symbol for a school on a map might look like a building.
A black square on a map can stand for a building because buildings have a square shape.
5. Longitude and latitude lines on a map form a grid.
The correct answer is 'grid' because it fits the meaning of the sentence about maps.