Follow the Map Key and Compass
D2.Geo.1.K-2
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Read each map description, then circle the best answer.
1.Ben's map shows the pond west of the barn. He walks from the pond to the barn. Which way does he go?
- A.West
- B.East
- C.North
2.The compass rose shows north at the top. Which direction is the bottom of the map?
- A.North
- B.South
- C.East
3.Which part of a map shows north, south, east and west?
- A.The map key
- B.The compass rose
- C.The title
4.The store is north of the bank. The bank is north of the gas station. Which is farthest south?
- A.The store
- B.The bank
- C.The gas station
5.A tent in the key means a campsite. The campsite is south of the lake. You are at the lake. Which way do you go?
- A.East
- B.South
- C.North
6.A small flag on the map stands for a school. Where do you look to find out what the flag means?
- A.The compass rose
- B.The title
- C.The map key
7.A route goes from the school, west along Oak Street, to the fire station. Which way is the fire station from the school?
- A.East
- B.West
- C.North
8.What does the title of a map tell you?
- A.What each symbol means
- B.Which way is north
- C.What the map shows
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