The Parts of a Map is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on what each element of a map is for, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Geo.1.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 16 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.
The Parts of a Map
D2.Geo.1.3-5
NameDate
Draw a line from each map part to what it does.
1.Draw a line from each one to its match.
Boundary line
Globe
Equator
Intermediate directions
A.An imaginary line around the middle of Earth
B.A line that shows where one state or country ends
C.A model of Earth shaped like a ball
D.Northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
Compass rose
Title
Cardinal directions
Label
A.The four main directions: north, south, east and west
B.A drawing that shows which way north points on the map
C.The heading that tells what the whole map shows
D.A word printed beside one city, river or road to name it
LessonPrint · D2.Geo.1.3-5 · Set 16 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — The Parts of a Map
Set 16. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Boundary line — B (A line that shows where one state or country ends) 2. Globe — C (A model of Earth shaped like a ball) 3. Equator — A (An imaginary line around the middle of Earth) 4. Intermediate directions — D (Northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest)
2.1. Compass rose — B (A drawing that shows which way north points on the map) 2. Title — C (The heading that tells what the whole map shows) 3. Cardinal directions — A (The four main directions: north, south, east and west) 4. Label — D (A word printed beside one city, river or road to name it)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Geo.1.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.