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5.47 Map Keys, Legends, and Symbols Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 5.47 Map Keys, Legends, and Symbols. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Map Keys, Legends, and Symbols - Which product would best meet the criteria for map keys, legends, and symbols? (National Geography Standards 1–3)

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Grade 5

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Study the atlas page design options for a state park. Which product best meets the criteria for a fifth-grade page on map keys, legends, and symbols?
AA page with a readable map, a clear legend, distinct symbols, and labels that match a fifth-grade audience
BA page with decorative art covering part of the legend
CA page with many tiny unlabeled symbols
DA page that uses the same icon for trails, campsites, and rivers
Solution & Explanation:The best atlas page uses age-appropriate symbols and a clear legend so fifth graders can read the map confidently.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Use the school safety map and legend. From Ms. Lee's classroom, which marked meeting area is closest while avoiding the hazard zone?
AMeeting Area A
BMeeting Area B
CMeeting Area C
DTeacher parking
Solution & Explanation:Meeting Area A is the nearest marked meeting place that can be reached without crossing the hazard zone.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A festival map must show stages, food tents, first aid, and temporary closures for one day only. Which legend setup is best?
AA legend that separates standard symbols from temporary event symbols and labels both clearly
BA legend that uses the same symbol for food tents and first aid
CA map with decorations but no legend
DA legend that leaves temporary closures off the map
Solution & Explanation:Temporary features should still be explained clearly so visitors can use the map safely during the event.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1–3 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: National Geography Standards 1–3. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which product would best meet the criteria for map keys, legends, and symbols? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: National Geography Standards 1–3. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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