It looks like you've uploaded an image titled
"Common Map Symbols" that displays a grid of 16 symbols commonly used on maps, with blank red bars beneath each symbol where labels should go. The task is likely to
identify and label each map symbol correctly.
Let’s go through each symbol row by row and identify what it represents:
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Row 1:
1.
Church (cross on top of a building)
→
Church or religious building
2.
Two parallel lines with a gap in the middle (like a bridge)
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Bridge
3.
Airplane
→
Airport
4.
Flag on a pole
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National park or monument / Flagpole (often marks a significant location)
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Row 2:
5.
Cloud shape
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Cloud / Weather feature (e.g., cloud cover)
6.
Mountain with a peak
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Mountain
7.
Wavy line
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River
8.
Grid-like pattern
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Fence or boundary (sometimes represents a wall or enclosure)
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Row 3:
9.
Blue square with "H"
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Hospital
10.
House with a roof
→
Building or house
11.
Windmill or water tower (with blades)
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Windmill or wind turbine
12.
Black dot
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Point of interest or landmark (general marker)
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Row 4:
13.
Star inside a circle
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Capital city or important city
14.
Red diagonal line
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Road or highway (especially major road)
15.
Dashed line with footprints
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Trail or footpath
16.
Two pine trees
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Forest or woodland
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✔ Final Answer (Labels for Each Symbol):
| Symbol | Label |
|-------|--------|
| 1 | Church |
| 2 | Bridge |
| 3 | Airport |
| 4 | Flagpole / Monument |
| 5 | Cloud |
| 6 | Mountain |
| 7 | River |
| 8 | Fence / Boundary |
| 9 | Hospital |
| 10 | House / Building |
| 11 | Windmill |
| 12 | Landmark / Point of Interest |
| 13 | Capital City |
| 14 | Road / Highway |
| 15 | Trail / Footpath |
| 16 | Forest |
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📝 Explanation:
Map symbols are standardized visual representations used to convey geographic features quickly and clearly. These symbols help users interpret maps without needing text descriptions. For example:
- A
church is often shown with a cross.
- A
river is depicted as a wavy line.
- A
forest is represented by tree icons.
These symbols are essential in reading topographic maps, tourist maps, hiking maps, and navigation tools.
If your task was to fill in the red bars below each symbol, these are the correct labels to use. Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable sheet or need help with a specific type of map!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map symbols worksheet.