Exploring Physical Maps
A worksheet for Grade 2 students to learn about physical maps, identifying landforms and water bodies.
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Exploring Physical Maps
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. A physical map shows landforms like mountains and water bodies like rivers.
What is a Physical Map?
1. A physical map shows the natural features of the Earth. What are some things you might see on a physical map?
Identifying Features
Look at the map below. It shows different landforms and water bodies. Answer the questions about the map.
2. What color usually represents water on a map?
3. What color might represent mountains on a map?
True or False
4. Physical maps show where cities are located.
True
False
5. Rivers and lakes are examples of water bodies you find on a physical map.
True
False
Fill in the Blanks
6. A very high natural place on Earth is called a .
7. A large body of salt water is called an .
Short Answer
8. Imagine you are drawing a physical map of your neighborhood. What are two natural features you would include?