This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice map symbols & legend keys skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Map Symbols, Legend & Keys
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What is another name for a map key?
A) A map title
B) A map legend
C) A map border
D) A map color
2. A tree symbol on a map most likely shows a what?
A) Store
B) Park or forest
C) Hospital
D) School
3. Which symbol might stand for a hospital?
A) A star
B) A flag
C) A red cross
D) A circle
4. If you move down on a map, which direction do you go?
A) North
B) East
C) South
D) West
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Every map should have a key to explain its symbols.
2. The compass rose has four main directions.
3. A small airplane symbol can mean an airport.
4. A black line on a map often means a road.
5. We use maps to find our way to new places.
Map Symbols, Legend & Keys
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What is another name for a map key?
A) A map title
B) A map legend
C) A map border
D) A map color
2. A tree symbol on a map most likely shows a what?
A) Store
B) Park or forest
C) Hospital
D) School
3. Which symbol might stand for a hospital?
A) A star
B) A flag
C) A red cross
D) A circle
4. If you move down on a map, which direction do you go?
A) North
B) East
C) South
D) West
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) Every map should have a key to explain its symbols.
2) The compass rose has four main directions.
3) A small airplane symbol can mean an airport.
4) A black line on a map often means a road.
5) We use maps to find our way to new places.
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9 Questions
12-18 minutes
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