Maps and Map Skills Geography Posters & Worksheet | fishyrobb - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to solve this worksheet.

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Part 1: TYPES OF MAPS — Match each map type with its definition

We have 5 map types and 5 definitions (A–E). Let’s match them one by one.

1. Contour map → This shows elevation using lines that connect points of equal height. So it matches:
→ A. shows the natural elevation of the land

2. Physical map → Shows natural features like mountains, rivers, lakes. So:
→ E. shows land features such as water or mountains

3. Political map → Shows borders between countries, states, cities. So:
→ B. shows the borders of states and countries

4. Resource map → Shows where things like oil, coal, crops are found. So:
→ C. shows goods produced or found in an area

5. Road map → Shows highways, streets, landmarks for driving. So:
→ D. shows highways, streets, and landmarks

✔ Matches:
- contour map → A
- physical map → E
- political map → B
- resource map → C
- road map → D

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Part 2: MAP FEATURES — Fill in the blanks using the word bank

Word bank: key, equator, prime, scale, poles

Let’s read each sentence and pick the right word.

1. “The ________ meridian separates the eastern and western hemispheres.”
→ That’s the Prime Meridian. So: prime

2. “The northernmost and southernmost points on Earth are called ________.”
→ Those are the North Pole and South Pole → poles

3. “The ________ separates the northern and southern hemispheres.”
→ That’s the Equator → equator

4. “A map ________ shows how distances on a map relate to distances in real life.”
→ That’s the scale → scale

5. “A map ________ shows what the symbols on a map mean.”
→ That’s the key (also called legend) → key

✔ Answers:
- prime
- poles
- equator
- scale
- key

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Part 3: Compass Rose — Add directions

You’re asked to complete the compass rose by adding directions.

Cardinal directions (main ones):
→ North (top), East (right), South (bottom), West (left)

Intermediate directions (between cardinal):
→ Northeast (between N and E), Southeast (between S and E), Southwest (between S and W), Northwest (between N and W)

So fill the boxes around the compass:

Top box → North
Right box → East
Bottom box → South
Left box → West

Then the diagonals:

Top-right → Northeast
Bottom-right → Southeast
Bottom-left → Southwest
Top-left → Northwest

Now, circle:

- Cardinal directions (N, E, S, W) in RED
- Intermediate directions (NE, SE, SW, NW) in BLUE

*(Since we can’t draw here, you’ll do this on your paper. Just remember which is which!)*

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Final Answer:

TYPES OF MAPS:
- contour map → A
- physical map → E
- political map → B
- resource map → C
- road map → D

MAP FEATURES:
1. prime
2. poles
3. equator
4. scale
5. key

COMPASS ROSE:
Fill boxes with:
Top: North
Right: East
Bottom: South
Left: West
Diagonals: Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest
Circle N/E/S/W in RED; NE/SE/SW/NW in BLUE