Form 12: Map Symbols and Legend Decoding

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   If a map key shows a blue wavy line, what feature are you seeing on the map?

2. MultiChoice

   What symbol on a map key would most likely show a state park area?

3. WordsBox

   Map symbols are illustrated in the ____ so that readers can quickly ____ map features.

4. MultiChoice

   A black square with a small flag symbol in a legend usually represents what?

5. MultiChoice

   What does a line of thick black dashes indicate on political map keys?

6. WordsBox

   Different colors on map keys represent different ____ or land use ____

7. MultiChoice

   If a map legend has a little blue boat symbol, what does it mean?

8. MultiChoice

   What map element explains how map distance relates to real-world distance?

9. WordsBox

   The map ____ bar shows how one inch on paper equals real ____ on the ground.

10. MultiChoice

    What symbol is commonly used to show a gas station on a highway map legend?

11. MultiChoice

    What does a knife and fork symbol on a map key mean?

12. WordsBox

    Using map symbols saves precious map space and makes maps easy to ____ for travelers in new ____