Kindergarten Map Skills Quiz: Test Your Understanding of Our Area

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🌍 Map Symbols: Symbols represent real things on a map (e.g., a tree for a forest).
• 📍 Map Key/Legend: Explains what each symbol on the map means.
• 🧭 Compass Rose: Shows the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).
• 📏 Scale: Helps measure distances on the map.
• 🏘️ Neighborhoods: Areas with houses, stores, and other buildings.
• 🏞️ Landmarks: Important places like schools, parks, or libraries.
• 🗺️ Different Types of Maps: City maps, road maps, and even treasure maps!

📝 Practice Quiz

1. What does a blue symbol usually represent on a map?
   1. A. A road
   2. B. Water
   3. C. A building
2. What does the compass rose show you?
   1. A. The distance to another city
   2. B. The cardinal directions
   3. C. The weather
3. What is the purpose of a map key (or legend)?
   1. A. To tell you a story
   2. B. To explain the symbols used on the map
   3. C. To show you the weather
4. What might a small tree symbol represent on a map?
   1. A. A forest or park
   2. B. A house
   3. C. A school
5. What helps you measure distances on a map?
   1. A. The compass rose
   2. B. The scale
   3. C. The map title
6. Which of these is a type of landmark you might find on a map?
   1. A. Your bed
   2. B. A school
   3. C. The sun
7. What is a neighborhood?
   1. A. A group of mountains
   2. B. An area with houses and buildings
   3. C. A type of tree