Map Skills Worksheet: Analyze the map and answer the questions about locations, distances, and routes.
A map skills worksheet featuring a colorful map with various landmarks like towns, a factory, a river, and an airport, along with a key and five questions about interpreting the map.
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Let’s solve each question step by step using the map and key provided.
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1) Which interstate highway should you take to reach the factory?
- First, locate the factory on the map — it’s shown as a building with smokestacks, near the right side of the map.
- Now look for the interstate highways — they are marked with shield symbols: “I-4” and “I-2”.
- The factory is connected directly to Interstate 2 (I-2) — you can see the highway running right next to it.
- So, to reach the factory, you should take Interstate 2.
✔ Answer: Interstate 2
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2) Name the towns connected by the interstate highway 2.
- Find Interstate 2 (I-2) on the map — it runs horizontally across the middle of the map.
- Look at the towns located along or directly connected to I-2.
- You’ll see:
- Green Valley City (black dot) — connected via a road to I-2
- Sunnydale (white circle) — directly on I-2
- There’s also a town labeled Riverdale (white circle) — but it’s not directly on I-2; it’s north of it and connected by a local road.
- However, only Sunnydale is *directly* on I-2. Green Valley City is connected via an off-ramp/road.
- But since the question says “connected by”, it likely includes towns accessible via direct roads from I-2.
- Looking closely, Green Valley City, Sunnydale, and Riverdale all have roads connecting them to I-2.
- However, Riverdale is connected to I-2 via a curved road, and Sunnydale is directly on it. Green Valley City is also directly connected via a short road segment.
- Most maps like this consider towns with direct access as “connected by” the highway.
✔ Answer: Green Valley City and Sunnydale
*(Note: Riverdale is also connected, but depending on strict interpretation, only Green Valley City and Sunnydale are clearly linked by direct roads to I-2. Some may include Riverdale — but based on visual connection, Green Valley City and Sunnydale are most directly connected.)*
➡️ Final Answer: Green Valley City and Sunnydale
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3) How far is the airport from Sunnydale?
- Locate Sunnydale (white circle) and the airport (symbol with airplane).
- Use the scale bar in the top right: 1 bar = 20 miles.
- Measure the distance between Sunnydale and the airport using the scale.
- Visually, the distance from Sunnydale to the airport is about half the length of the 20-mile bar.
- So, approximately 10 miles.
✔ Answer: About 10 miles
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4) Linda lives in Green Valley City. Which route should she take to reach the airport?
- Start at Green Valley City.
- She needs to get to the airport.
- Possible routes:
- From Green Valley City → take the road north to Riverdale → then go east? But no direct highway to airport.
- Better route: From Green Valley City → connect to Interstate 2 (I-2) going east → pass through Sunnydale → then take the road south to the airport.
- This is the most direct and logical route using major roads/highways.
✔ Answer: Take Interstate 2 east to Sunnydale, then follow the road south to the airport.
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5) Is the lake to the north or south of the factory?
- Locate the factory (building with smokestacks) — it’s on the right side of the map.
- Locate the lake — it’s the blue shape just below the factory.
- So, the lake is south of the factory.
✔ Answer: South
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## ✔ Final Answers:
1. Interstate 2
2. Green Valley City and Sunnydale
3. About 10 miles
4. Take Interstate 2 east to Sunnydale, then follow the road south to the airport.
5. South
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Let me know if you’d like a diagram or visual explanation!
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1) Which interstate highway should you take to reach the factory?
- First, locate the factory on the map — it’s shown as a building with smokestacks, near the right side of the map.
- Now look for the interstate highways — they are marked with shield symbols: “I-4” and “I-2”.
- The factory is connected directly to Interstate 2 (I-2) — you can see the highway running right next to it.
- So, to reach the factory, you should take Interstate 2.
✔ Answer: Interstate 2
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2) Name the towns connected by the interstate highway 2.
- Find Interstate 2 (I-2) on the map — it runs horizontally across the middle of the map.
- Look at the towns located along or directly connected to I-2.
- You’ll see:
- Green Valley City (black dot) — connected via a road to I-2
- Sunnydale (white circle) — directly on I-2
- There’s also a town labeled Riverdale (white circle) — but it’s not directly on I-2; it’s north of it and connected by a local road.
- However, only Sunnydale is *directly* on I-2. Green Valley City is connected via an off-ramp/road.
- But since the question says “connected by”, it likely includes towns accessible via direct roads from I-2.
- Looking closely, Green Valley City, Sunnydale, and Riverdale all have roads connecting them to I-2.
- However, Riverdale is connected to I-2 via a curved road, and Sunnydale is directly on it. Green Valley City is also directly connected via a short road segment.
- Most maps like this consider towns with direct access as “connected by” the highway.
✔ Answer: Green Valley City and Sunnydale
*(Note: Riverdale is also connected, but depending on strict interpretation, only Green Valley City and Sunnydale are clearly linked by direct roads to I-2. Some may include Riverdale — but based on visual connection, Green Valley City and Sunnydale are most directly connected.)*
➡️ Final Answer: Green Valley City and Sunnydale
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3) How far is the airport from Sunnydale?
- Locate Sunnydale (white circle) and the airport (symbol with airplane).
- Use the scale bar in the top right: 1 bar = 20 miles.
- Measure the distance between Sunnydale and the airport using the scale.
- Visually, the distance from Sunnydale to the airport is about half the length of the 20-mile bar.
- So, approximately 10 miles.
✔ Answer: About 10 miles
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4) Linda lives in Green Valley City. Which route should she take to reach the airport?
- Start at Green Valley City.
- She needs to get to the airport.
- Possible routes:
- From Green Valley City → take the road north to Riverdale → then go east? But no direct highway to airport.
- Better route: From Green Valley City → connect to Interstate 2 (I-2) going east → pass through Sunnydale → then take the road south to the airport.
- This is the most direct and logical route using major roads/highways.
✔ Answer: Take Interstate 2 east to Sunnydale, then follow the road south to the airport.
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5) Is the lake to the north or south of the factory?
- Locate the factory (building with smokestacks) — it’s on the right side of the map.
- Locate the lake — it’s the blue shape just below the factory.
- So, the lake is south of the factory.
✔ Answer: South
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## ✔ Final Answers:
1. Interstate 2
2. Green Valley City and Sunnydale
3. About 10 miles
4. Take Interstate 2 east to Sunnydale, then follow the road south to the airport.
5. South
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Let me know if you’d like a diagram or visual explanation!
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