📚 Topic Summary
Map symbols are like a secret code that mapmakers use to show real things on a map. Instead of drawing a whole tree, they might use a small green triangle to represent a forest. Understanding these symbols helps us read maps and find our way around, even if we've never been there before! This worksheet will help you practice identifying common map symbols and what they mean.
🌍 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Symbol |
a. Shows directions (North, South, East, West) |
| 2. Legend |
b. A picture that stands for something real |
| 3. Compass Rose |
c. Explains what the symbols on a map mean |
| 4. Scale |
d. Shows how much smaller the map is than the real world |
| 5. Feature |
e. A real thing shown on the map, like a river or road. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words from the box to complete the sentences. (Words: mountains, roads, legend, river, symbols)
Maps use special _________ to represent things like _________, _________, and a _________. To understand what these symbols mean, look at the _________.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are creating a map of your school. What are three important symbols you would include, and what would they represent?