Map Symbols, Legend & Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A compass shows directions on a map.
A compass rose is the tool on a map that shows directions like north and south.
2. The map legend lists all the symbols used.
The map legend is like a guide that lists all the symbols and what they stand for.
3. A small square on a map might mean a house.
A small square on a map can stand for a house because houses are shaped like small squares from above.
4. North is the direction at the top of a map.
North is the direction at the top of a map. The compass rose shows you where north is.
5. A dotted line on a map can show a trail.
A dashed or dotted line on a map shows a trail or path because it is not a solid road.
6. We look at the key to know what pictures mean.
The key is like a guide that tells you what each picture on the map stands for.
7. A blue shape on a map can mean a lake.
Blue shapes on a map usually mean water, like a lake. Mapmakers use blue for all kinds of water.
8. South is the direction at the bottom of a map.
South is at the bottom of most maps, the opposite direction from north at the top.
9. A map symbol is a tiny picture with a meaning.
A map symbol is a tiny picture that has a special meaning, like a star for a city.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
star
→ city
city
tree
→ park
park
blue line
→ river
river
tent
→ campsite
campsite
Stars show cities, trees show parks, blue lines show rivers, and tents show campsites. Each symbol looks like what it represents.