Grade 5 Maps Worksheet
A Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet focusing on map skills, including reading map keys, understanding directions, and identifying different types of maps.
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Maps and Geography
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will require you to use your knowledge of maps.
1. What is the purpose of a map key or legend?
To show the direction of north
To explain the symbols on a map
To measure distances between places
To list the names of all the places on the map
2. Which cardinal direction is opposite of West?
North
South
East
North-East
3. A map shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities.
4. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the .
5. Explain the difference between a physical map and a political map.
Match each map term with its definition.
6. Compass Rose
a. Shows the relationship between distances on the map and distances on the ground.
7. Scale
b. A diagram showing the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).
8. Latitude
c. Imaginary lines on a map that run east to west, measuring distance north or south of the Equator.
Look at the map below and answer the following question.
9. Based on the biome world map, what type of biome is typically found near the equator?
10. All maps show the exact size and shape of landmasses.
True
False