Map Symbols

What part of a map shows symbols used in the map?

• Map Key

• Key

• Map

• Compass

What shows rivers, streets, and places in an area?

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Map

• Globe

A map _____ uses symbols to show where they are.

• corner

• key

• between

A map ________is a section on the map that explains what the symbols mean.

• Key

• Title

• Scale

• Cardinal Directions

What is the name of this object, which can be found on most maps?

• directions lily

• compass rose

• compass orchid

• fleur de lis

 The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

• North

Which symbol on a map usually represents a city?

• A star

• A circle

• A triangle

• A square

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show the scale of the map

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To provide a compass direction

• To display the map's title

Which of the following is a common symbol for a mountain on a map?

• A triangle

• A circle

• A square

• A star

In map reading, what does a blue line typically represent?

• A road

• A river

• A boundary

• A railway