Exploring Maps and Globes
A kindergarten worksheet to introduce the concepts of maps and globes, helping young learners understand their purpose and basic features.
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Multiple ChoiceTrue / FalseFill in the BlanksShort Answer
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K.G.A.1kindergartensocial studiesgeographymapsglobes
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Exploring Maps and Globes
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Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Color the pictures too!
1. What do we call this round picture of Earth?

a
map
b
globe
c
book
d
ball
2. What do we call this flat picture of Earth?

a
globe
b
map
c
plate
d
toy
1. A globe is round like a ball.
T
True
F
False
2. A map is flat like a piece of paper.
T
True
F
False
1. A shows us where places are on Earth.
2. We can spin a to see all around the world.
1. Draw a simple map to your favorite place (like your bedroom or the playground).
2. What is one thing you can find on a map or a globe?