To solve this map reading task, we need to look at the compass rose in the bottom left corner of the map. The compass shows us which way is North (up), South (down), West (left), and East (right).
Let's look at each question one by one:
1.
The crocodiles are \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the house.
* Find the house on the small island in the middle.
* Find the crocodiles on the right side of the map.
* Looking from the house towards the crocodiles, you have to go to the
East (right).
2.
The rowboats are \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the camping trailer.
* Find the camping trailer at the very top left of the map.
* Find the two rowboats in the water below it.
* Looking from the trailer down to the boats, you have to go
South (down).
3.
The shovel is \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the key.
* Find the key on the large island on the left.
* Find the shovel on the small island above it.
* Looking from the key up to the shovel, you have to go
North (up).
4.
The key is \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the treasure.
* Find the treasure chest on the island on the right.
* Find the key on the island on the left.
* Looking from the treasure back to the key, you have to go to the
West (left).
5.
The treasure is \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the rowboats.
* Find the rowboats in the water near the bottom middle.
* Find the treasure on the island to the right.
* Looking from the rowboats over to the treasure, you have to go to the
East (right).
Final Answer:
1. East
2. South
3. North
4. West
5. East
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map reading practice worksheet.
