Exploring State Maps
A Grade 2 Social Studies worksheet to help students learn about state maps, including identifying states, capitals, and understanding map symbols.
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3 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / False
Topics
NCSS.D2.Geo.2.K-2NCSS.D2.Geo.3.K-2social studiesgeographystate mapsgrade 2
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Exploring State Maps
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Follow the instructions for each section. Read carefully and do your best!
1. What is the name of your state?
2. What is the capital city of your state?
3. Which of these usually represents a capital city on a map?
a
A small dot
b
A star
c
A square
d
A triangle
4. The top of a map usually points to the .
5. If you go from the top of the map to the bottom, you are going .
6. All maps look exactly the same.
T
True
F
False
7. Why is it helpful to have a map when you travel?