Map Symbols, Legend & Keys — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A compass rose shows north, south, east, and west.
A compass rose is the tool on a map that shows directions like north and south.
2. A red cross on a map can mean a hospital.
Map legends use symbols, which are small pictures, to show real places like parks, roads, and rivers.
3. The map key helps us read the symbols.
A tent symbol looks like the tents people use at campgrounds, so it means a campground is nearby.
4. An airplane symbol can mean an airport.
East and west are on opposite sides of a compass rose, just like north and south are opposites.
5. Maps use symbols to stand for real things.
A red cross is a well-known symbol for hospitals and doctors, so it means a hospital on a map.
6. A book symbol on a map might mean a library.
You should look at the map key first because it tells you what all the symbols mean.
7. We check the legend before reading a new map.
A dashed or dotted line on a map shows a trail or path because it is not a solid road.
8. East is to the right on most maps.
A compass rose shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west.
9. A flag on a map can show a school.
A black square on a map can stand for a building because buildings have a square shape.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
envelope
→ post office
post office
cross
→ hospital
hospital
book
→ library
library
airplane
→ airport
airport
A compass rose shows directions, a map legend explains symbols, dashed lines mean trails or paths, and a red cross means a hospital.