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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.

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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

How can a map help you find a new place?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is It shows the place and nearby features.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Maps organize location information so people can find places and plan routes.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is It shows the place and nearby features.

Maps organize location information so people can find places and plan routes.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the title “Our Community Park” tell you?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The map is about a community park.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: The title identifies the map topic and the place it represents.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is The map is about a community park.

The title identifies the map topic and the place it represents.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which part of a map explains a picture of a hospital?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The legend.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: The legend explains what a hospital picture or other symbol means.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is The legend.

The legend explains what a hospital picture or other symbol means.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which tool gives a round view of Earth?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A globe.

  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 a round model of Earth that shows land and water.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A globe.

A globe is a round model of Earth that shows land and water.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which direction is usually to the left on a standard map?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is West.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: With north at the top, west is usually to the left and east is to the right.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is West.

With north at the top, west is usually to the left and east is to the right.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What color often represents a lake on a map?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Blue.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Blue is commonly used to represent water such as lakes.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Blue.

Blue is commonly used to represent water such as lakes.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a landmark useful for?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Recognizing or describing a location.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A noticeable landmark helps people recognize where they are or explain a route.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Recognizing or describing a location.

A noticeable landmark helps people recognize where they are or explain a route.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What does a route connect?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A starting place and a destination.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: A route shows the path between where someone starts and where they want to go.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A starting place and a destination.

A route shows the path between where someone starts and where they want to go.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

When is a flat map especially useful?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is When showing details of a local area.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Flat maps are useful for clearly showing local details such as streets and buildings.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is When showing details of a local area.

Flat maps are useful for clearly showing local details such as streets and buildings.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should you compare when choosing between two routes?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Their directions and nearby features.

  1. Read the map idea: Identify the map, globe, symbol, direction, or location clue in the question.
  2. Use the geography skill: Comparing directions, paths, and landmarks helps you choose a useful route.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Their directions and nearby features.

Comparing directions, paths, and landmarks helps you choose a useful route.

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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.