Let's go through each question one by one using the map and the map key provided.
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**1. What does the symbol
(~~~) mean?**
Looking at the
Map Key, the symbol with small dots or grass-like marks represents a
Park.
✔ Answer: Park
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2. What is the symbol for library?
In the
Map Key, the
Library is represented by a pink book-shaped symbol.
✔ Answer: A pink book (or "book" shape)
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3. What does the letter "S" mean on the compass rose?
On a compass rose, the letters stand for cardinal directions:
- N = North
- E = East
- S = South
- W = West
✔ Answer: South
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4. What is in square C1?
Look at the grid:
- Columns are numbered 1 to 4 (left to right)
- Rows are labeled A to D (top to bottom)
So
C1 is row C, column 1.
In that square, there is a
house (small red house with a gray roof).
✔ Answer: House
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5. In which direction is the hospital from the park?
- The
park is in the center of the map, covering squares B2 and B3.
- The
hospital is in square B1.
To find direction:
- From the park (B2/B3), move west (left) to reach B1.
- So the hospital is
west of the park.
✔ Answer: West
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6. Is the school east or west of the library?
- The
school is in square A4.
- The
library is in square A3.
Since A4 is to the right of A3, it’s
east.
✔ Answer: East
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7. Amy lives on First Street. In what square is her house?
First Street runs vertically down the map (from A1 to D1).
Amy’s house is shown as a red house with a gray roof, located in
square D1.
✔ Answer: D1
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8. Amy takes the bus to school. Name the streets that the bus route follows.
The
bus route is shown with dashed lines.
- Starts at
D1 (Amy’s house)
- Goes up
First Street (from D1 to A1)
- Then turns right onto
Carol Street (A1 to A4)
- Ends at the
school in A4
So the bus goes:
-
First Street
- Then
Carol Street
✔ Answer: First Street and Carol Street
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Park
2.
A pink book
3.
South
4.
House
5.
West
6.
East
7.
D1
8.
First Street and Carol Street
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map activity worksheet.
