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4.23 Interpreting Thematic Maps Worksheet

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This Grade 4 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 4.23 Interpreting Thematic Maps. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Interpreting Thematic Maps (Resources, Climate, Population) — Students interpret legends, symbols, colors, and map patterns to answer questions about where people live, what places produce, and what risks or climates shape a region. Standards/reference: CCSS RI.4.7.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A map of Harbor State shows clean beaches, warm summers, and many hotels in the same area. A population-by-season map shows the area is much busier in summer than winter. Which statement best explains the pattern?

ASeasonal population maps only track wildlife.

BThe coast likely has seasonal tourism linked to summer weather and beaches.

CThe hotels make summer shorter than winter.

DWarm summers prevent anyone from visiting in winter.

Solution & Explanation:The beaches, warm summer climate, hotels, and higher summer population all point to seasonal tourism.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Three maps show Beacon County: population growth, farmland loss, and road building. Growth is strongest where farmland is shrinking fastest near a new highway. What is the best interpretation?

ARoads cannot change land use patterns.

BThe highway causes rain clouds to disappear.

CThe new highway may be encouraging development on former farmland.

DFarmland always grows beside highways.

Solution & Explanation:The maps show a pattern: near the new highway, population growth is up while farmland shrinks. That suggests development is replacing some farmland.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A population map shows neighborhoods of a growing city. A water pipe map shows the newest neighborhood is farthest from the main water line. Which question is most important for planners?

ACan the neighborhood grow more mountains?

BWill the water line change the climate of the whole state?

CShould the city move the river with bulldozers?

DCan the city extend water service to the growing neighborhood?

Solution & Explanation:The maps show growth far from the main water line, so extending reliable water service is an important planning question.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard CCSS RI.4.7 (Students interpret legends, symbols, colors, and map patterns to answer questions about where people live, what places produce, and what risks or climates shape a region.).