Reading comprehension passages using maps combines your reading skills with understanding maps! You'll read a story or passage and then use a map to answer questions about it. This helps you learn to interpret information from different sources and apply it to real-world situations.
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Legend | A. The direction North, South, East, and West |
| 2. Compass Rose | B. The relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. |
| 3. Scale | C. Explains the symbols used on a map. |
| 4. Coordinates | D. The height of land above sea level. |
| 5. Elevation | E. A set of numbers that determine a location on a map. |
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words using the words from Part A.
The ______ on the map helps us understand what each symbol means. The ______ shows us the directions. The ______ helps us find the distance between two places. The ______ can tell us how high a mountain is above sea level. We can use ______ to pinpoint the exact location of a landmark.
Imagine you are planning a treasure hunt using a map. Describe how you would use the legend, compass rose, and scale to create clues for your friends.
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