Primary · 2-3 · Social Studies

Directions & Simple Maps

40 practice questions available.

What are the four main directions on a map called?

North, south, east, and west

On most maps, which direction is at the top?

North

What is a small picture on a map used to represent something, like a tree or a school, called?

A symbol (map symbol)

What is the list that explains what map symbols mean called?

A legend (or key)

What tool shows the four main directions on a map, usually as an arrow-like symbol?

A compass rose

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