Map skills worksheets - Free Printable

Problem Analysis and Solution

The image provided is a map with various locations, roads, and landmarks. The task involves analyzing the map and answering questions based on it. Below are the solutions to each question, along with explanations.

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Map Key Recap

- Straight line: 20 miles
- Mountain: Triangle symbol
- Windmill: Red windmill icon
- Town: Circle
- City: Black dot
- Forest: Group of trees
- Factory: Building with smokestacks
- Airport: Airplane icon
- Interstate highway: Blue road with number
- River: Wavy blue line
- Lake: Blue area with wavy edges

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Questions and Solutions

#### 1) Which interstate highway should you take to reach the factory?
- Explanation: The factory is located near the bottom-right corner of the map. To reach it, we need to identify the interstate highway that leads directly to or near the factory.
- Answer: Interstate Highway 4.

#### 2) Name the towns connected by the interstate highway 2.
- Explanation: Interstate Highway 2 runs horizontally across the map. We need to identify the towns (circles) that lie along this highway.
- Answer: The towns connected by Interstate Highway 2 are Riverdale and Sunnydale.

#### 3) How far is the airport from Sunnydale?
- Explanation:
- The airport is located near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- Sunnydale is a town located along Interstate Highway 2.
- Count the straight-line segments between Sunnydale and the airport:
- From Sunnydale to the next intersection: 1 segment (20 miles).
- From the intersection to the airport: 1 segment (20 miles).
- Total distance = 20 miles + 20 miles = 40 miles.
- Answer: 40 miles.

#### 4) Linda lives in Green Valley City. Which route should she take to reach the airport?
- Explanation:
- Green Valley City is a city (black dot) located near the bottom-left corner of the map.
- The airport is also near the bottom-left corner but slightly further away.
- The most direct route from Green Valley City to the airport is via the road that connects them directly.
- Answer: Linda should take the direct road from Green Valley City to the airport.

#### 5) Is the lake to the north or south of the factory?
- Explanation:
- The factory is located near the bottom-right corner of the map.
- The lake is located below the factory, closer to the bottom edge of the map.
- Based on the map's orientation (north at the top), the lake is south of the factory.
- Answer: The lake is to the south of the factory.

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Final Answers

1. Interstate Highway 4
2. Riverdale and Sunnydale
3. 40 miles
4. The direct road from Green Valley City to the airport
5. The lake is to the south of the factory

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Boxed Final Answer

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1. \text{Interstate Highway 4} \\
2. \text{Riverdale and Sunnydale} \\
3. \text{40 miles} \\
4. \text{The direct road from Green Valley City to the airport} \\
5. \text{South}
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