Simple map skills quiz for Grade 2 students

🌍 Quick Study Guide

• 🧭 Cardinal Directions: North, South, East, and West are the main directions.
• 📍 Map Symbols: Maps use symbols to represent real things like schools (🏫), parks (🌳), and hospitals (🏥).
• 📏 Map Key: The map key (or legend) explains what the symbols on the map mean.
• 🗺️ Following a Map: Maps help us find places! Look for the starting point, then follow the directions.
• ⬆️ North Arrow: Most maps have a north arrow to show which way is North.

📝 Practice Quiz

1. Which direction is opposite of North?
   1. East
   2. South
   3. West
2. What do maps use to represent real things?
   1. Pictures
   2. Symbols
   3. Words
3. What explains the meaning of symbols on a map?
   1. Map Title
   2. Map Key
   3. Compass Rose
4. If you are facing East, which direction is to your right?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. West
5. What does a North arrow on a map show?
   1. Which way is South
   2. Which way is North
   3. Which way is East
6. Which of these might be a symbol on a map?
   1. A star for a school
   2. A line for a river
   3. All of the above
7. What helps you understand what’s on a map?
   1. The Scale
   2. The Key
   3. The Title