Map Symbols and Keys Worksheet
Learn how to read map symbols, keys, scales and a compass rose in this printable Grade 3 worksheet.
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Social Studies · Grade 3
Map Symbols and Keys
Circle or write the best answer for each question about reading maps.
- 1.What is a bird's-eye view of an area called?
- a) A globe
- b) A graph
- c) A map
- d) A photo
- 2.A small picture that stands for a real thing on a map is a what?
- a) A border
- b) A scale
- c) A symbol
- d) A title
- 3.The name at the top of a map that tells you what it shows is the what?
- a) The scale
- b) The key
- c) The title
- d) The grid
- 4.A round model of the whole Earth is called a what?
- a) A chart
- b) A globe
- c) A map
- d) An atlas
- 5.What colour often shows forests or grass on a map?
- a) Blue
- b) Red
- c) Grey
- d) Green
- 6.What part of a map explains what the symbols mean?
- a) The title
- b) The grid
- c) The key (legend)
- d) The border
- 7.A book full of maps is called an what?
- a) An atlas
- b) A diary
- c) An album
- d) An index
- 8.What tells you how far apart real places are on a map?
- a) The title
- b) The scale
- c) The key
- d) The compass
- 9.What does a compass rose on a map show you?
- a) The temperature
- b) The weather
- c) The distance
- d) The directions (N, S, E, W)
- 10.On most maps, what colour is usually used to show water?
- a) Blue
- b) Yellow
- c) Brown
- d) Green
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