Problem Overview:
The task involves analyzing a map and answering questions based on the given directions. The map includes various landmarks such as homes, a bridge, a church, a school, a lake, a nature reserve, and a forest. The goal is to locate specific places and trace routes according to the instructions.
Step-by-Step Solution:
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1. Chad's home is just north of the bridge. Color it purple.
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Analysis: Locate the bridge on the map. The bridge is a horizontal line crossing the road near the center-left of the map.
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Solution: Find the area directly above (north) of the bridge. There is a house symbol in this location. Color this house purple.
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2. Willard's home is across the road from the gas station. Color it red.
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Analysis: Locate the gas station on the map. The gas station is marked with a fuel pump icon near the bottom-right corner.
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Solution: Identify the road that runs horizontally through the map. Look for a house symbol directly across this road from the gas station. Color this house red.
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3. Joanna's home is south of the Nature Reserve. Color it blue.
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Analysis: Locate the Nature Reserve on the map. It is labeled as "Nature Reserve" near the bottom-center of the map.
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Solution: Find the area directly below (south) of the Nature Reserve. There is a house symbol in this location. Color this house blue.
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4. Trace the shortest route from the church to the school by road. Color the compass rose green.
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Analysis:
- Locate the church: It is marked with a cross symbol near the top-center of the map.
- Locate the school: It is marked with a building icon near the top-right of the map.
- Identify the roads connecting these two points. The shortest route appears to be a straight path along the main road running horizontally across the map.
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Solution: Trace the shortest route from the church to the school using the roads shown on the map. Use a green color to highlight this path. Additionally, color the compass rose (located near the top-right corner of the map) green.
Final Answer:
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Chad's home: Colored purple (north of the bridge).
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Willard's home: Colored red (across the road from the gas station).
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Joanna's home: Colored blue (south of the Nature Reserve).
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Shortest route from church to school: Traced and colored green.
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Compass rose: Colored green.
This completes the task! If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable map skills worksheet middle school.
