Exploring State Maps
A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to help students understand state maps, including identifying states, capitals, and major geographical features.
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Exploring State Maps
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the map provided to help you with some of the questions.
Refer to the map below to answer the following questions:
1. What is the name of the state where you live?
2. Name two states that border your home state.
1. The symbol on a map that shows directions (North, South, East, West) is called a .
2. A map key, also called a , explains what the symbols on a map mean.
3. The capital city of a state is often marked with a on a map.
1. Which of these is NOT usually found on a state map?
Rivers
Mountains
Your house
State capital
2. What is the purpose of a map scale?
To show the colors on a map
To measure distances on a map
To tell you the time of day
To find the temperature
1. All state maps look exactly the same.
True
False
2. The capital city is always the largest city in a state.
True
False
1. Draw a simple outline of your state in the box below. Label your state capital.