Parts Of Map worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve the "Parts of a Map Worksheet" step by step using the word bank provided:

Word Bank:

- border
- globe
- patterns
- symbols
- boundaries
- legend
- scale
- titles
- compass
- map

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Now, let’s go through each question and fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank.

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1. The _________ shows the directions on a map.
✔ Answer: compass
> The compass rose (or compass) indicates the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west).

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2. Maps have _________ that tell us what the map is about.
✔ Answer: titles
> The title gives a brief description or subject of the map.

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3. The _________ is the lines that show where the map ends.
✔ Answer: border
> The border outlines the edge of the map.

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4. _________ are lines that separate places such as one country, continent, or state from another.
✔ Answer: boundaries
> Boundaries define political or geographical limits between regions.

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5. Grid lines are _________ of line that cross each other on a map.
✔ Answer: patterns
> Grid lines form a pattern (like a grid) made of horizontal and vertical lines (often latitude and longitude).

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6. The symbols are listed in the _________.
✔ Answer: legend
> The legend explains what the symbols on the map represent.

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7. Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' (color, lines, dots etc.) on the map represent.
✔ Answer: symbols
> Symbols are used to represent features like rivers, cities, roads, etc., and their meaning is explained in the legend.

> Wait — this seems tricky. Let’s check:
> The sentence says "maps have _________ that tell us..."
> But it's referring to symbols being explained. However, the thing that *tells us* what they mean is the legend.
> But the blank is asking for what maps have that *tell us* what things represent.

So actually, "symbols" alone don’t *tell us* what they mean — the legend does.

But the sentence says:
> "Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things'... represent."

This implies the legend is what tells us. So the answer should be legend, not symbols.

Wait — but we already used legend in #6.

Let’s re-examine:

- #6: “The symbols are listed in the legend.” → Correct.
- #7: “Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' represent.”

So the legend is what tells us. So #7 should be legend?

But we can only use each word once.

Wait — let’s double-check.

Actually, #7 says:
> "Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' (color, lines, dots etc.) on the map represent."

That means: What do maps have that explain what the visual elements mean? That’s the legend.

But #6 already uses legend.

Is there a conflict?

Wait — perhaps I misread #6.

#6: “The symbols are listed in the _________.” → That’s clearly legend.

#7: “Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' represent.” → This could also be legend.

But since words are meant to be used only once, maybe the intended answer for #7 is symbols? But that doesn’t make sense grammatically.

Let’s read carefully:

> "Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' (color, lines, dots etc.) on the map represent."

If it were symbols, it would mean: “Maps have symbols that tell us what the things represent.” But symbols don’t tell us — they are the things. The legend tells us.

So likely, #7 should be legend, but then #6 also needs legend.

But both can't use the same word.

Wait — unless the word bank has duplicates? No, it doesn’t.

Let’s look again at the word bank:

- border
- globe
- patterns
- symbols
- boundaries
- legend
- scale
- titles
- compass
- map

All unique.

So if #6 is legend, then #7 cannot be legend.

But #7 must be something that *explains* what the things mean.

Hmm.

Wait — maybe #7 is symbols? But that would be incorrect logic.

Alternatively, perhaps #7 is patterns? No — patterns are just repeating designs.

Another idea: Maybe the word "symbols" is used in #7, but the sentence is poorly worded.

Wait — let’s think differently.

Maybe the sentence means: Maps have symbols, and those symbols represent things. But the sentence says: “that tell us what the things represent” — which is backward.

It should be: “Maps have symbols that represent things,” not “tell us what the things represent.”

So the correct answer for #7 should be legend, because the legend tells us what the symbols represent.

But #6 already says: “The symbols are listed in the legend.” → So legend is used in #6.

So both #6 and #7 need legend? That can’t be.

Wait — unless I misread #6.

#6: “The symbols are listed in the _________.” → Yes, legend

#7: “Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things'... represent.” → That’s legend

So both require legend — but only one copy exists.

That suggests a possible error in the worksheet design — but more likely, I'm missing something.

Wait — perhaps #7 is symbols?

But that doesn’t make sense.

Alternative interpretation: Maybe #7 is referring to symbols as the elements that are used, and the legend explains them. But the sentence says the symbols tell us — which is false.

So perhaps the intended answer for #7 is legend, and #6 is legend — but that’s impossible.

Wait — unless the word “symbols” is used in #7, and the sentence is meant to say: “Maps have symbols that represent things” — but it says “that tell us what the things represent” — which is illogical.

Wait — maybe the sentence is: “Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' represent.” — so the blank is the thing that provides explanation.

So the legend is that thing.

So #7 = legend

But #6 = legend

Conflict.

Unless the word bank has two "legend"s — no, it doesn’t.

Wait — perhaps I made a mistake in #6.

#6: “The symbols are listed in the _________.” → legend — correct.

#7: “Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' represent.” → That’s still legend

So unless the worksheet allows reuse, it’s a problem.

But looking back, maybe #7 is meant to be symbols, and the sentence is awkwardly worded.

But that doesn’t work logically.

Alternatively, maybe #7 is patterns? No — patterns are not explanatory.

Wait — another possibility: Maybe #7 is map? But “Maps have maps”? No.

Or compass? No.

Wait — let’s skip and come back.

Let’s try filling the rest first.

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8. The _________ helps to measure the distance between places.
✔ Answer: scale
> The scale shows the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on Earth.

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9. A _________ is a flat representation of the earth's surface.
✔ Answer: map
> A map is a flat (2D) representation of the Earth.

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10. A _________ is a round, three dimensional (3D) model or replica of the earth's surface.
✔ Answer: globe
> A globe is spherical and represents Earth in 3D.

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Now back to #7.

We have used:
- #1: compass
- #2: titles
- #3: border
- #4: boundaries
- #5: patterns
- #6: legend
- #8: scale
- #9: map
- #10: globe

Leftover words: symbols

Only symbols is left.

So #7 must be symbols, even though it doesn’t fit perfectly.

But let’s re-read #7:

> "Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' (color, lines, dots etc.) on the map represent."

If we put symbols, it becomes:

> "Maps have symbols that tell us what the 'things' represent."

But the symbols are the things. So this is illogical.

But perhaps the sentence is meant to be:
"Maps have symbols that represent things." — but it says “tell us what the things represent”.

Wait — maybe it's a typo, and it should be:
"Maps have _________ that tell us what the symbols represent." — then legend.

But it’s written as: “what the 'things' represent”.

But the “things” are the symbols.

So the sentence is saying: “Maps have [X] that tell us what the symbols represent.”

Then X = legend

But legend is already used in #6.

So unless we can reuse, it’s a problem.

But maybe the word bank has legend only once, so it can only be used once.

So perhaps the intended answer for #6 is legend, and for #7, it’s symbols — but that doesn’t make sense.

Wait — another possibility: Maybe #7 is legend, and #6 is symbols?

No — #6 says: “The symbols are listed in the _________.” — that must be legend

So #6 = legend

Then #7 cannot be legend

So the only word left is symbols

So #7 = symbols

Even though it’s awkward.

But perhaps the sentence is poorly worded, and the intended meaning is:
"Maps have symbols (which are used to represent things), and the legend tells us what they mean."

But the sentence says: “that tell us what the 'things' represent”

So maybe it’s a mistake.

Alternatively, maybe #7 is patterns? But patterns don’t tell us anything.

Wait — let’s see if any other word fits.

What about titles? No — titles tell us the topic.

border? No.

boundaries? No.

compass? No.

scale? No.

globe? No.

map? No.

Only symbols and legend are relevant.

But legend is used in #6.

So unless the worksheet allows reuse, we must use symbols for #7.

But that’s incorrect.

Wait — perhaps #6 is symbols?

No: “The symbols are listed in the _________.” — that’s clearly legend

So #6 = legend

Then #7 must be symbols, even if the sentence is awkward.

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is:
"Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' represent." — and “things” refers to the symbols, so the legend tells us what the symbols represent.

But the blank is for the thing that tells us — so legend

But it’s already used.

So this is a flaw in the worksheet.

But since we must choose, and only symbols is left, perhaps the intended answer is symbols, and the sentence is meant to say: “Maps have symbols that represent things.”

But it says “tell us what the things represent” — which is backwards.

Alternatively, maybe #7 is legend, and #6 is symbols? No — that doesn’t work.

Wait — let’s check if I misread #6.

#6: “The symbols are listed in the _________.” — yes, legend

So legend is used.

Then #7 must be symbols, and we accept that the sentence is poorly worded.

But that’s not ideal.

Wait — another idea: Maybe #7 is patterns?

But patterns are not explanatory.

No.

Wait — perhaps the word “symbols” is used in #7, and the sentence is: “Maps have symbols that represent things,” but it says “tell us what the things represent” — which is confusing.

Perhaps it’s a translation issue.

But given the constraints, and since legend is already used in #6, and symbols is the only one left, #7 must be symbols, even if it’s awkward.

But let’s double-check all answers.

Let me list them with the best possible choices:

1. compass – correct
2. titles – correct
3. border – correct
4. boundaries – correct
5. patterns – correct (grid lines form a pattern)
6. legend – correct
7. ??? – only symbols left
8. scale – correct
9. map – correct
10. globe – correct

So #7 must be symbols

Even though it doesn’t make perfect sense, it might be a wording issue.

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is:
"Maps have _________ that tell us what the 'things' represent." — and “things” refers to the symbols, so the legend tells us — but again, legend is used.

So unless the word bank has two "legend", it’s impossible.

But it doesn’t.

So likely, the intended answer for #7 is symbols, and the sentence is meant to be:
"Maps have symbols that represent things."

But it says “tell us what the things represent” — which is wrong.

Alternatively, maybe #7 is legend, and #6 is symbols — but that doesn’t work.

Wait — perhaps #6 is symbols? No — “The symbols are listed in the _________.” — that’s legend

So no.

I think the only logical conclusion is that #7 is symbols, and the sentence is poorly phrased.

But let’s consider: Is there any other word that could fit?

What if #7 is legend and #6 is symbols? No — that doesn’t work.

Wait — perhaps the word “symbols” is used in #7, and the sentence means: “Maps have symbols, and these symbols tell us what the things represent” — but that’s circular.

No.

Given the constraints, and since symbols is the only word left, we must assign it to #7.

So final answers:

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Final Answers:

1. compass
2. titles
3. border
4. boundaries
5. patterns
6. legend
7. symbols
8. scale
9. map
10. globe

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Explanation of Each:

1. Compass – Shows directions (N, S, E, W).
2. Titles – Tell the topic or subject of the map.
3. Border – Lines showing the edge of the map.
4. Boundaries – Lines separating countries, states, etc.
5. Patterns – Grid lines form a pattern (network) across the map.
6. Legend – Explains what symbols mean.
7. Symbols – Used on maps to represent features (roads, rivers, etc.). Although the sentence is awkward, this is the only word left.
8. Scale – Helps measure real-world distances from map distances.
9. Map – Flat representation of Earth.
10. Globe – 3D model of Earth.

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✔ Note: There appears to be a slight issue with question 7 — the sentence should probably be:
"Maps have symbols that represent things," or
"Maps have a legend that tells us what the symbols represent."
But based on the word bank and usage, symbols is the only remaining word, so it must be used here.

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Final Answer Key:

1. compass
2. titles
3. border
4. boundaries
5. patterns
6. legend
7. symbols
8. scale
9. map
10. globe