Map Key and Symbol Identification

The video tutorial introduces map keys, explaining their purpose in helping to understand symbols on a map. It provides examples of different symbols and their meanings, such as mountains, forests, and lakes. The tutorial also includes an activity where students color map symbols according to a map key, reinforcing the concept of using map keys to interpret maps.

What is the primary function of a map key?

• To provide directions

• To indicate the map's creator

• To explain map symbols

• To show the map scale

Which symbol on a map key typically represents a mountain?

• A circle

• A triangle

• A wavy line

• A group of trees

What does a group of trees symbol on a map key usually indicate?

• A city

• A mountain

• A forest

• A lake

How does a map key help when the map size is reduced?

• By changing the map's orientation

• By providing a larger view

• By simplifying symbol meanings

• By adding more symbols

What does a slide symbol on a map key represent?

• A hospital

• A school

• A park

• A shopping center

What color should a house be colored in the map activity?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

Which shape represents a shopping center in the map activity?

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Square

• Semi-circle

What color should the school be colored in the map activity?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

What does the plus sign symbol represent in the map activity?

• A park

• A school

• A hospital

• A shopping center

What is the final step in the map coloring activity?

• Drawing new symbols

• Matching colors to the map key

• Erasing incorrect colors

• Adding new features