Exploring Physical Maps
A Grade 1 social studies worksheet to introduce students to physical maps and their features like mountains, rivers, and oceans.
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Welcome to your physical maps worksheet! Physical maps help us see what the land looks like. They show us mountains, rivers, and oceans. Read each question carefully and do your best!
1. What do physical maps show us?
Where houses are
Mountains and rivers
Bus stops
Favorite foods
2. A physical map helps us see what the looks like.
3. Blue on a map usually shows .
4. What is one thing you might see on a physical map?
5. Physical maps show us where cities are.
True
False
Look at the map below. It shows different parts of the land and water.

6. Draw a circle around a mountain on the map.
7. Draw a square around an ocean on the map.