Reading Maps

What does a MAP KEY show?

• Title

• Directions

• Symbols

• Water

Where you can look to find out what symbols mean on a map?

• the compass rose

• the map key

• mountains

• the capital

What is a Compass Rose

• A star on a map that stands for the state's capital.

• A tool that shows you North, South, East, and West on a map.

• A beautiful flower that grows in the north.

• A map on a globe that shows you places on Earth.

What symbol stands for Country's Capital?

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What is the capital of Tennessee?

• Athens

• Memphis

• Union City

• Nashville

What's north of the school?

• Museum

• City

• Library

• Post Office

What is West of the school?

• City Hall

• Hospital

• Post Office

• Library

What does the blue book stand for?

• Post Office

• Museum

• School

• Library

What does this map show?

• A city map

• Museum Map

• School grounds map

What does the "red plus sign" mean?

• Schoolhouse

• Library

• City Hall

• Hospital