Maps Worksheet - KS2 - Intermediate
Maps worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Intermediate level geography practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Maps and Geography
Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11) - Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet will help you develop your map reading skills and geographical knowledge. You will explore various aspects of maps, including using grid references, identifying geographical features, and understanding map symbols. Follow the instructions for each activity carefully.
Map Symbols Identification
Look at the list of common map symbols below. Match each symbol to its correct description by drawing a line between them. Use your knowledge of map symbols to complete this activity.
Draw a line to match each one
Using Grid References
Read the map grid below and use the four-figure grid references to identify the locations of different features. Write the correct grid reference in the box next to each feature.
1. The school is located at ___
2. The park is located at ___
3. The river is located at ___
4. The hill is located at ___
Compass Points Practice
Use the compass rose to answer the questions below. Identify the direction you would travel to get from one place to another.
1. From the school to the park, you travel ___
2. From the river to the mountain, you travel ___
3. From the hill to the settlement, you travel ___
4. From the forest to the road, you travel ___
Identifying Physical Features
Below are descriptions of various physical features. Match each description to the correct term by writing the term in the box provided.
1. A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river: ___
2. A landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes: ___
3. A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth: ___
4. A body of land surrounded by water: ___
Exploring Climate Zones
Read the descriptions of different climate zones. Write the name of the climate zone in the box next to each description.
1. Characterized by high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year: ___
2. Known for having very cold temperatures and ice-covered landscapes: ___
3. Typically has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters: ___
4. Experiences all four seasons with moderate temperatures: ___
Map Reading Challenge
Study the map provided. Answer the questions based on your observations. Use your map reading skills to find the answers.
1. What is the name of the river flowing through the town? ___
2. Which direction is the park from the school? ___
3. How many bridges are there on the map? ___
4. What is the name of the largest settlement on the map? ___
Understanding Scale
Look at the map scale provided. Use it to calculate the real distance between two points on the map. Write your answers in the boxes.
1. The distance between the school and the park is ___ km
2. The distance between the river and the mountain is ___ km
3. The distance between the settlement and the road is ___ km
4. The distance between the forest and the hill is ___ km
Locational Knowledge Quiz
Answer the following questions to test your locational knowledge. Use your understanding of geography to complete this quiz.
1. What is the capital city of France? ___
2. Name a country located in the Southern Hemisphere. ___
3. Which ocean is located to the east of Africa? ___
4. What is the name of the mountain range found in South America? ___
Activity 1: Forest ; Settlement ; Mountain ; River ; Road
Activity 2: (Example grid references, e.g., A1, B2, C3, D4)
Activity 3: (Example directions, e.g., North, East, South, West)
Activity 4: River ; Mountain ; Forest ; Island
Activity 5: Tropical ; Polar ; Mediterranean ; Temperate
Activity 6: (Example answers based on map, e.g., River Thames, North, 3, London)
Activity 7: (Example distances, e.g., 2 km, 5 km, 3 km, 4 km)
Activity 8: Paris ; Australia ; Indian Ocean ; Andes
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