Map Scale and Regions

Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   The bar is a road on a map. Measure it with the ruler. The scale is 1 inch = 10 miles. How long is the real road?

   • 12 miles
   • 2 miles
   • 20 miles
2. 2.

   Look at the picture. Point A marks the land. Which region has land like this?

   • mountain region
   • coastal region
   • plains region
3. 3.

   What does a map scale tell you?

   • what each map symbol means
   • which way north is on the map
   • how far map distances are in real life
4. 4.

   Which region has wide, flat land?

   • mountain region
   • plains region
   • forest region
5. 5.

   Look at the picture. Point A marks the water. A town beside it is in which region?

   • desert region
   • mountain region
   • coastal region
6. 6.

   A map scale says 1 inch = 5 miles. How many miles do 2 inches show?

   • 10 miles
   • 7 miles
   • 5 miles
7. 7.

   Which region is very dry and gets little rain?

   • forest region
   • river region
   • desert region
8. 8.

   The bar is a trail on a map. Measure it with the ruler. The scale is 1 inch = 2 miles. How long is the real trail?

   • 6 miles
   • 8 miles
   • 4 miles
9. 9.

   Which region is covered with many trees?

   • desert region
   • forest region
   • plains region
10. 10.

    Look at the picture. Point A marks the water. Towns beside it are in which region?

    • desert region
    • forest region
    • river region