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3.31 Use a Map Legend and Symbols Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.31 Use a Map Legend and Symbols. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Use a Map Legend and Symbols - Choose the legend entry that correctly identifies a symbol on the map. (National Geography Standards 1; CCSS RI.3.7)

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Grade 3

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
On the farm water map, you see a narrow blue line with short side branches bringing water to crop rows. Which legend entry tells what that symbol means?
Adrainage ditch
Briver
Croad
Dirrigation canal
Solution & Explanation:A map legend explains each symbol. Here, the narrow blue line with short side branches matches irrigation canal.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Use the legend on the service route map. Which entry belongs to the red dashed line shown moving people away from the storm area?
Aparade route
Bmain road
Cevacuation route
Dfence
Solution & Explanation:The correct answer comes from the legend: the red dashed line is used for evacuation route.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Study the coastal town map. A black tower with yellow light appears on the point with a bright beam. Choose the legend label that matches it.
Aobservation tower
Bmuseum
Cwater tower
Dlighthouse
Solution & Explanation:To solve this, match the symbol on the map to the legend. The black tower with yellow light means lighthouse.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1 (Choose the legend entry that correctly identifies a symbol on the map.).

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