Map parts interactive worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve the task: "Match the number with the correct part of a map."

We are given four numbered images or elements on the left, and four labeled boxes on the right:
- COMPASS ROSE
- SYMBOLS
- TITLE
- MAP KEY

We need to match each number (1–4) with the correct map part.

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Step-by-step Analysis:

#### 1.
This shows a list of symbols with their meanings:
- Land, Water, Mountains, Forest, Small Town, City, River, Hospital, Police, Fire Station, Park, Road.

➡️ This is clearly a MAP KEY (also called a legend), which explains what the symbols on the map represent.

✔ So, 1 → MAP KEY

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#### 2.
This is a compass rose, showing the cardinal directions: North (N), East (E), South (S), West (W).

✔ So, 2 → COMPASS ROSE

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#### 3.
This is a small map image with trees, lakes, roads, and buildings — but it doesn’t have a title or key shown. However, since it’s just the map itself without labels, this represents the main body of the map, but we are looking for a part of the map that is named in the options.

Wait — actually, the title is not present here. But the image is just a map. The question is asking us to match the numbered items to the correct map part.

Looking at the choices again:
We already matched 1 → Map Key, 2 → Compass Rose.

Now, #3 is an image of a map (with no text). But the label "TITLE" is one of the options. However, this map does not have a visible title.

But wait — let’s look at #4.

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#### 4.
This is a world map with a red box highlighting the words: "Map of the World".

That’s the title of the map.

✔ So, 4 → TITLE

Then, what about #3?

#3 is a map without a title. But it's just a visual representation — it’s not labeled as a specific part like compass rose or key.

But let’s double-check the options.

We have:

- 1: Map Key ✔
- 2: Compass Rose ✔
- 4: Title ✔
- That leaves 3 → ???

Wait — maybe there's a mistake.

Hold on — perhaps I misread.

Let’s re-express:

The options on the right are:

- COMPASS ROSE
- SYMBOLS
- TITLE
- MAP KEY

And the numbers are:

1. A list of symbols and their meanings → MAP KEY
2. A compass rose → COMPASS ROSE
3. A map (image of landscape) → This could be the map itself, but none of the options say “map.” But we still have SYMBOLS left.

Wait — perhaps #3 is meant to represent the symbols used on the map? But no, #3 is a full map.

Alternatively, maybe #3 is just a generic map, and the symbols are represented in #1.

But #1 is already the key.

Ah! Here's the confusion.

Let’s re-evaluate:

- #1: Shows symbols and their meanings → This is the MAP KEY
- #2: Compass rose → COMPASS ROSE
- #3: A map with symbols (trees, lakes, roads, etc.) — this shows how symbols are used on a map.
- #4: A world map with the title highlighted → TITLE

So, #3 is showing the use of symbols on a map, but the symbols themselves are defined in #1.

But the question says: "Match the number with the correct part of a map"

So:

- #1 = MAP KEY (because it explains the symbols)
- #2 = COMPASS ROSE
- #3 = ??? — It’s a map, but not a specific part like title or key.
- #4 = TITLE

Wait — but #3 is a map with various symbols (like trees, lakes, paths). But the symbols are the features on the map.

But the symbol list is in #1.

So perhaps the correct matching is:

- 1 → MAP KEY ✔
- 2 → COMPASS ROSE ✔
- 3 → SYMBOLS ✘? Wait — but #3 is the map with symbols, not the key.

But the symbols are the icons used on maps. So if #3 is a map with those icons, then it's using symbols, but the part called "symbols" refers to the icons themselves.

But the image in #3 shows the map with symbols, so maybe it's representing the symbols part?

But that’s not accurate — the symbols are the individual icons, not the whole map.

Wait — perhaps the labels on the right are meant to be matched to the images on the left.

Let’s list them clearly:

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Final Matching:

1. List of symbols and meanings → This is the MAP KEY
➡️ 1 → MAP KEY

2. Compass rose (N, E, S, W) → This is the COMPASS ROSE
➡️ 2 → COMPASS ROSE

3. A map with trees, lake, roads, etc. — This is a map using symbols, but the symbols themselves are the icons. However, the MAP KEY defines them. So what is #3?

Wait — maybe #3 is supposed to represent SYMBOLS? But it's not a list of symbols — it's a map.

But perhaps the question is asking: Which part of the map is shown in each image?

So:

- Image 1: Shows the key → MAP KEY
- Image 2: Shows the compass rose → COMPASS ROSE
- Image 3: Shows a map with various features, which are represented by symbols — so this is SYMBOLS?
- Image 4: Shows the title ("Map of the World") → TITLE

But symbols are the icons, not the entire map.

However, in some educational contexts, when they show a map with many symbols, they might refer to it as the "symbols" part.

But that's misleading.

Alternatively, maybe #3 is not a part of the map — it's the map itself.

But the only parts listed are: compass rose, symbols, title, map key.

So perhaps the correct matches are:

- 1 → MAP KEY
- 2 → COMPASS ROSE
- 4 → TITLE
- 3 → SYMBOLS

Because #3 is a map that uses symbols (trees, lakes, roads), and since #1 is the key, and #2 is the compass, and #4 is the title, then #3 must be SYMBOLS.

But that’s a stretch.

Wait — let’s check the order.

Maybe the labeling is wrong.

Wait — no.

Another possibility: Perhaps the "symbols" part refers to the legend — but no, the legend is the map key.

In cartography:

- Map Key / Legend: Explains the symbols.
- Symbols: The icons used on the map (e.g., tree for forest).
- Compass Rose: Shows direction.
- Title: Name of the map.

So:

- #1 shows the map key (legend) → MAP KEY
- #2 shows the compass rose → COMPASS ROSE
- #3 shows a map with symbols — but the symbols are the icons, not the whole map.
- #4 shows the title → TITLE

So what’s missing?

Ah! #3 is a map, but it doesn’t have a title or key or compass. But the symbols are on the map.

But the part called "symbols" is the set of icons, which is shown in #1.

Wait — now I see the issue.

Actually, #1 is the map key, which lists the symbols and their meanings.

So #1 is MAP KEY, not SYMBOLS.

But the symbols themselves are the icons.

So #3 is a map that uses symbols, so it’s not the "symbols" part.

But then what is #3?

Unless...

Wait — maybe the matching is incorrect.

Let’s look again.

Perhaps the task is to match the image to the name of the part.

So:

- Image 1: List of symbols and meanings → MAP KEY
- Image 2: Compass rose → COMPASS ROSE
- Image 3: A map with various features — but no title, no key, no compass — so it's just a map, but the symbols are used here.
- Image 4: Map with "Map of the World" highlighted → TITLE

But we have SYMBOLS as an option.

So which image shows the symbols?

Only #1 shows the symbols (as icons), along with their meanings.

So #1 should be SYMBOLS?

No — because #1 is the key, which includes both the symbols and their meanings.

But the symbols are the icons, and the key is the legend.

So in education, sometimes "symbols" refers to the icons.

But here, #1 shows the symbols (the icons) and their meanings.

So perhaps #1 → SYMBOLS?

But that would be incorrect — the map key is the legend, not the symbols.

Let’s clarify:

- Symbols: The icons used on the map (e.g., a tree icon means forest).
- Map Key: The box that explains what each symbol means.

So #1 is the MAP KEY, because it has both the symbol and its meaning.

Therefore, #1 → MAP KEY

Then, #3 is a map that uses symbols, but the symbols are not isolated.

But perhaps the intended answer is:

- 1 → MAP KEY
- 2 → COMPASS ROSE
- 3 → SYMBOLS — because the map shows various symbols (trees, lakes, roads, etc.)
- 4 → TITLE

Even though it's not perfect, in elementary education, they often say "this map uses symbols" and point to the map.

So #3 is the map with symbols, so it represents the SYMBOLS part.

Similarly, #1 is the key, which is separate.

So final matching:

1. MAP KEY
2. COMPASS ROSE
3. SYMBOLS
4. TITLE

Yes — that makes sense in the context of a learning activity.

✔ Final Answer:

- 1 → MAP KEY
- 2 → COMPASS ROSE
- 3 → SYMBOLS
- 4 → TITLE

Explanation:

- #1 shows a legend explaining what each symbol means — this is the MAP KEY.
- #2 is a compass rose indicating directions — this is the COMPASS ROSE.
- #3 is a map that uses various symbols (like trees, lakes, roads) to represent features — this illustrates the use of SYMBOLS.
- #4 highlights the title of the map — "Map of the World" — so this is the TITLE.

Thus, the correct matches are:

> 1 – MAP KEY
> 2 – COMPASS ROSE
> 3 – SYMBOLS
> 4 – TITLE