Exercise
Form 4: Understanding Map Keys and Legends
Learn how to read map keys and legends to interpret symbols correctly. Practice matching map graphics to the real-world features they represent.
Questions
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What is the purpose of a map key or map legend?
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What might a small blue icon of an anchor represent on a map key?
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Map symbols are small ____ or shapes that represent real places on a map ____
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If green color on a map key stands for forest, what would green areas on the map show?
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What shape is commonly used on a map key to show a capital city?
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A map key helps readers ____ information and understand geographical ____ easily.
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MultiChoice
What symbol is often used for an airport on a map legend?
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Why do mapmakers use symbols instead of full drawings?
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Blue wavy lines on a map key almost always signify rivers or water ____ running through ____
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What does a black dotted line on a map legend usually represent?
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Where is the map key usually located on a map?
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Before reading a map, always check the ____ to unlock the ____ of drawings.