Read and use a map's title, compass rose, scale bar, and legend
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~4 min hist.g3.f.geo.scale_legend.ex_02

Legend Decode

Prompt

Identify 5 symbols on the map legend and explain what each represents.

How it's presented
mode text
Answer criteria
type symbol identification
rubric
5/5 = mastery; 4/5 = practicing
Hints
  1. A star often = school or capital.
  2. Blue lines = water.
  3. Brown lines = roads or railroads.
  4. Check the legend box.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Children may guess - the legend is the authoritative source.