Social Studies - Maps and Photographs worksheet 2 (Grade 3) online ... - Free Printable

Let's solve each question in the worksheet step by step and explain the reasoning behind each answer.

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Worksheet: Maps and Photographs

Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Maps and photographs

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Question 1:

A _________ is an image of the earth's surface.
a. map
b. paper
c. size
d. flat

✔ Correct Answer: a. map

Explanation:
A *map* is a visual representation or image of the Earth's surface, showing geographical features like mountains, rivers, cities, etc. While "paper" and "flat" are physical attributes, they don't define what the image is. "Size" is not relevant here. So, the best answer is map.

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Question 2:

A map with a lot of details is called _________.
a. maps
b. surface
c. chart
d. road

✔ Correct Answer: c. chart

Explanation:
While "maps" is plural and doesn't fit grammatically, "chart" is often used to describe a detailed map, especially one that includes specific information such as navigation data, topography, or other intricate details. A "chart" can be considered a highly detailed type of map. "Surface" and "road" are not types of maps. So, chart is the most appropriate choice.

> Note: In some contexts, "detailed map" might be called a "large-scale map," but among the given options, chart is the best fit.

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Question 3:

A map shows many things about a part of the earth's _________.
a. image
b. distance
c. size
d. surface

✔ Correct Answer: d. surface

Explanation:
Maps represent parts of the Earth’s surface, including landforms, bodies of water, human-made features, etc. The term "surface" refers to the outer layer of the Earth, which is what maps depict. "Image" is too vague; "distance" and "size" are measurements, not the subject being shown. Therefore, surface is correct.

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Question 4:

A map is not a _________ of the earth's surface.
a. road
b. photograph
c. direction
d. image

✔ Correct Answer: b. photograph

Explanation:
This question asks what a map is not. Let's analyze:

- A map is not a photograph — because a photograph is a real-life picture taken by a camera, while a map is a symbolic and scaled representation.
- A map is an image (in a broad sense), so "image" is incorrect as an answer.
- A map shows directions, so "direction" is not the right answer.
- A map may show roads, but "road" is not a type of representation.

So, the correct answer is b. photograph, because a map is not a photograph — it's a simplified, symbolic drawing.

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Question 5:

A map helps us ________ our way around.
a. find
b. easily
c. size
d. flat

✔ Correct Answer: a. find

Explanation:
We say "find our way around" — this is a common phrase meaning to navigate or locate oneself in a place.
- "easily" is an adverb and doesn't fit grammatically.
- "size" and "flat" don’t make sense in this context.
- So, "find" completes the sentence correctly: *"A map helps us find our way around."*

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✔ Final Answers:

1. a. map
2. c. chart
3. d. surface
4. b. photograph
5. a. find

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