Map Scale and Regions
Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet
Circle the answer.
The bar is a road on a map. Measure it with the ruler. The scale is 1 inch = 20 miles. How long is the real road?
- 40 miles
- 60 miles
- 3 miles
- 23 miles
A map scale shows 1 inch = 25 miles. Two towns are 3 inches apart on the map. How far apart are the real towns?
- 28 miles
- 100 miles
- 75 miles
- 50 miles
Look at the picture. Point A marks the land. Which region has land like this?
- forest region
- plains region
- mountain region
- desert region
Which feature best describes a mountain region?
- high land with steep slopes
- dry land with little rain
- land along an ocean shore
- wide land that is flat
A region has rich soil and flat land. Which resource is it known for?
- sand from dry dunes
- logs from thick forests
- crops like wheat and corn
- fish caught at sea
The bar is a bike path on a map. Measure it with the ruler. The scale is 1 inch = 10 miles. How long is the real path?
- 15 miles
- 40 miles
- 50 miles
- 5 miles
Which region would most likely have fishing boats and a lighthouse?
- mountain region
- desert region
- plains region
- coastal region
A real trail is 30 miles long. The scale is 1 inch = 10 miles. How long is the trail on the map?
- 3 inches
- 20 inches
- 4 inches
- 30 inches
Look at the picture. Which activity fits the region at Point A best?
- skiing down snowy slopes
- riding camels over dunes
- fishing from a sandy beach
- farming wide, flat fields
Why do people in a desert region often build towns near water?
- Water is hard to find there.
- Deserts get lots of rain.
- Water stops the sand from blowing.
- Desert sand is good for farms.