The Parts of a Map is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on what each element of a map is for, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Geo.1.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
A.A word printed beside one city, river or road to name it
B.The four main directions: north, south, east and west
C.The heading that tells what the whole map shows
D.An imaginary line around the middle of Earth
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
Legend or key
Grid
Compass rose
Inset map
A.Explains what each symbol on the map means
B.A small extra map in a box, for a place too far away to fit
C.A drawing that shows which way north points on the map
D.Lines that make lettered and numbered squares, such as B3
LessonPrint · D2.Geo.1.3-5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — The Parts of a Map
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Equator — D (An imaginary line around the middle of Earth) 2. Label — A (A word printed beside one city, river or road to name it) 3. Title — C (The heading that tells what the whole map shows) 4. Cardinal directions — B (The four main directions: north, south, east and west)
2.1. Legend or key — A (Explains what each symbol on the map means) 2. Grid — D (Lines that make lettered and numbered squares, such as B3) 3. Compass rose — C (A drawing that shows which way north points on the map) 4. Inset map — B (A small extra map in a box, for a place too far away to fit)
Questions about The Parts of a Map
What does the The Parts of a Map worksheet cover?
It practices what each element of a map is for — 2 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on C3 Framework D2.Geo.1.3-5: Make maps of places you know and places you do not. The instruction to students is “Draw a line from each map part to what it does”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which C3 Framework indicator does The Parts of a Map practice?
D2.Geo.1.3-5, under Geography for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published indicator reads: “Construct maps and other graphic representations of both familiar and unfamiliar places.” The worksheet assesses that indicator rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
The Parts of a Map is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D2.Geo.1.3-5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does The Parts of a Map come with an answer key?
Yes. All 2 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of The Parts of a Map can I print?
25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is The Parts of a Map free to print and photocopy?
Yes. The Parts of a Map, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
More practice for D2.Geo.1.3-5
Make maps of places you know and places you do not.