Map Symbols and Keys

Grade 1 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Which place is marked A? Use the key.

   • island
   • lake
   • ocean
2. 2.

   Use the key. What is at B?

   • hill
   • ocean
   • mountain
3. 3.

   What is a symbol on a map?

   • A line that shows the way north
   • A word that tells how far
   • A small picture for a real place
4. 4.

   Look at A. What does the key say it is?

   • desert
   • hill
   • forest
5. 5.

   Use the key. Which letter marks water?

   • B
   • A
   • C
6. 6.

   What does a map key show?

   • How far places are
   • What each symbol means
   • The name of the map
7. 7.

   Which place is marked A? Use the key.

   • valley
   • forest
   • cave
8. 8.

   Look at C. What does the key say it is?

   • river
   • lake
   • island
9. 9.

   Which part of a map shows north, south, east and west?

   • the map title
   • a symbol
   • the compass rose
10. 10.

    Use the key. What is at A?

    • mountain
    • island
    • ocean