Reading Maps

Shows the directions on a map.

• compass rose

• scale

• key

Shows the distances.

• compass rose

• key

• scale

A map that shows the lines that separate one continent, country, or state from another.

• physical map

• border

• political map

A map that shows land and water features

• physical map

• border

• political map

The police station is __________ the bank and the store.

• opposite / in front of

• between

• behind

• next to

The school is _____________ the restaurant.

• opposite / in front of

• between

• behind

• next to

The restaurant is _________________ the drugstore.

• opposite / in front of

• between

• behind

• next to

The train station is ____________ the school.

• opposite / in front of

• next to

• behind

• between

Which is north of the school?

• the library

• the park

• city hall

• the post office

Where can you look to find out what symbols mean on a map?

• the map key

• the compass rose

• the capital

• mountains