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Grade 1 Social Studies · Maps and Globes

Grade 1 Maps and Globes Practice Test

Build geography skills with five 10-question practice tests covering map parts, symbols, directions, landmarks, routes, land, water, and globes.

Maps and Globes Practice Tests

These Grade 1 Social Studies practice tests introduce students to maps and globes as tools for understanding location. Students practice reading titles, legends, symbols, compass roses, directions, routes, landmarks, land, and water.

Skills covered

  • Explaining what maps and globes show
  • Reading map titles, legends, symbols, and compass roses
  • Using north, south, east, and west
  • Identifying land, water, landmarks, routes, and destinations
  • Finding simple locations and comparing paths
  • Understanding the difference between a flat map and a round globe

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Ask the student to point to a map title, key, symbol, or direction while explaining each answer. Practice with a simple map of the home, classroom, school, or neighborhood.

For more Grade 1 Social Studies practice, return to the Grade 1 Social Studies category.

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Grade 1 Maps and Globes Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 1 social studies practice test on maps, globes, symbols, directions, landmarks, land, water, and routes.

Read each geography question carefully. Choose one answer, then open the solution to review the map or globe skill.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What might a neighborhood map show?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Streets, homes, and parks.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A neighborhood map can show local streets, buildings, parks, and other places.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Streets, homes, and parks.

A neighborhood map can show local streets, buildings, parks, and other places.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Why is a globe shaped like a ball?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is It models the round shape of Earth.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A globe is round because it models Earth's shape.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is It models the round shape of Earth.

A globe is round because it models Earth's shape.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What can a grid on a map help you do?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Find a location by its row and column.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Rows and columns can help map readers locate a place more precisely.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Find a location by its row and column.

Rows and columns can help map readers locate a place more precisely.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a landmark?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A noticeable place that helps people find their way.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A landmark is an easy-to-recognize feature used to describe or find a location.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A noticeable place that helps people find their way.

A landmark is an easy-to-recognize feature used to describe or find a location.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which feature is usually shown as water?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A river.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A river is a body of water and is often shown with blue on maps.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A river.

A river is a body of water and is often shown with blue on maps.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What does a route show?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The way from one place to another.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A route is a path or way that connects a starting place and a destination.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is The way from one place to another.

A route is a path or way that connects a starting place and a destination.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why do maps use symbols instead of drawing every detail?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Symbols make information easier to read.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Simple symbols let a map show many features clearly in a small space.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Symbols make information easier to read.

Simple symbols let a map show many features clearly in a small space.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which map would help you find a playground in your town?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A neighborhood or town map.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A local map can show town places such as streets, parks, and playgrounds.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A neighborhood or town map.

A local map can show town places such as streets, parks, and playgrounds.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What might a picture of a small airplane mean on a map?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is An airport.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Map symbols connect pictures or marks with real places; an airplane can represent an airport.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is An airport.

Map symbols connect pictures or marks with real places; an airplane can represent an airport.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

How can a map help a family plan a walk?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is It can show a path and nearby places.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A map helps people see possible routes and places along the way.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is It can show a path and nearby places.

A map helps people see possible routes and places along the way.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 1 maps and globes

What is a map?

A map is a drawing that shows where places and features are located.

What is a globe?

A globe is a round model of Earth that shows land and water on a shape like our planet.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 1 maps and globes questions in total.