Reading a Map

This tool shows the cardinal directions on a map.

• compass rose

• scale

• key

One of seven large bodies of land on Earth.

• country

• continent

• ocean

A large body of salt water.

• island

• ocean

• continent

Explains the pictures on a map.

• border

• scale

• key or legend

Which is north of the school?

• the library

• the park

• city hall

• the post office

What is north of the picnic area?

• woods

• soccer field

• swimming pool

• playground

What is south of the woods?

• soccer field
• playground
• swimming pool 
• picnic area

What is west of the ice cream stand?

• playground
• swimming pool
• picnic area
• woods

What do the letters N, S, E & W stand for?

• Never Eat a Sour Worm

• North, South, East, West

• Norther, Souther, Easter, Wester

The police station is __________ the bank and the store.

• opposite / in front of

• between

• behind

• next to