Map Scale and Symbols 4th Grade

What does the scale of a map show?

• The relationship between map distances and real distances

• The size and distance of the Earth

• The symbols used on a map

• The colors used on a map

What is a symbol on a map?

• Anything that stands for something else

• A line that represents a distance

• A key that explains the map

• A color used to show water

What does the color blue usually stand for on a map?

• Water

• Airports

• Separate states or countries

• Miles and kilometers

What is another name for a map key?

• Legend

• Scale

• Symbol

• Distance

What does the airplane symbol stand for on the maps?

• The Capital of a state

• Airports

• Water

• Separate states or countries