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Maps and directions Quiz for Grade 3

10 social studies questions on maps and directions with answers, written for Grade 3. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
What does a compass rose on a map show? (Multiple choice)
  1. The weather
  2. The directions (North, South, East, West)
  3. The map's title
  4. The map's scale
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The directions (North, South, East, West)

A compass rose shows the main directions on a map.
2.
If you are facing north and turn right, which direction will you be facing? (Multiple choice)
  1. East
  2. South
  3. North
  4. West
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East

Turning right from north points you east.
3.
Maps always show the exact size of places without any changes. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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False

Maps use scale to show places smaller or larger than real size.
4.
The _____ on a map helps you understand how far places are from each other. (Fill in the blank)
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scale

The scale shows the distance ratio between the map and real life.
5.
Name the tool used to find directions on a map. (Identification)
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compass

A compass helps find directions like north, south, east, and west.
6.
Which direction is opposite to east? (Multiple choice)
  1. West
  2. North
  3. Northeast
  4. South
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West

West is the opposite direction of east.
7.
What symbol on a map usually shows a city or town? (Multiple choice)
  1. A star
  2. A circle or dot
  3. A triangle
  4. A square
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A circle or dot

Cities or towns are often marked with dots or circles on maps.
8.
A map key or legend explains what the symbols on a map mean. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

The map key helps you understand map symbols.
9.
Match each direction with its opposite. (Matching type)
1. North
A. Southwest
2. East
B. Northwest
3. Northeast
C. West
4. Southeast
D. South
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1 = South; 2 = West; 3 = Southwest; 4 = Northwest

Each direction has an opposite on the compass rose.
10.
Give three main directions shown on a compass rose. (Enumeration)
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North, East, South

North, East, and South are three main directions on a compass rose.