Exploring Maps
A Grade 2 social studies worksheet on understanding and reading maps, including symbols, directions, and basic map features.
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Exploring Maps
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the map image provided to answer the questions.
Look at the map below. It shows a small town. Use the map to answer the questions.
1. What does the 'X' mark on the map usually mean?
A place to eat
Hidden treasure
A river
A mountain
2. If you are standing at the house and want to go to the tree, which direction would you walk?
North
South
East
West
3. A map key or legend tells us what the on a map mean.
4. The four main directions on a compass rose are North, East, South, and .
5. Maps always show real places and can never show imaginary places.
True
False
6. What is one reason why people use maps?
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