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Map skills quiz
This 3rd-grade map skills quiz helps students identify map parts, understand directions, and recognize symbols through multiple-choice and matching questions. It encourages practical map reading and interpretation skills suitable for early learners.
By Edform · Geography · Grade 3 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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Questions
- What is the purpose of a map key (legend)?
- Which direction is opposite to east on a compass rose?
- Which of these are common map symbols? Select all that apply.
- The compass rose on a map shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west.
- What does a scale on a map help you do?
- What is the symbol called that shows directions on a map?
- Which items are usually found on most maps? Select all that apply.
- A map symbol of a blue line usually means a road.
- If you are facing north, which direction is to your right?
- What do you call the picture or drawing that shows what a symbol on a map means?
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