🌍 Part 1: Continents and Oceans

1. Circle the seven continents on the list below:

North America

Pacific Ocean

South America

Europe

Atlantic Ocean

Asia

Africa

Australia

Antarctica

Indian Ocean

2. Fill in the blanks with the names of the five oceans:

The five oceans are the _____________ Ocean, the _____________ Ocean, the _____________ Ocean, the _____________ Ocean, and the _____________ Ocean.

3. Which continent do we live on?

🧭 Part 2: Map Features

4. Match each map feature with its purpose:

1. Compass Rose

2. Map Key

3. Scale

4. Title

A. Shows what the map is about

B. Shows directions (N, S, E, W)

C. Shows distance on the map

D. Explains symbols and colors

5. What are the four main directions on a compass rose?

N = ___________, S = ___________, E = ___________, W = ___________

6. Draw a simple compass rose in the box below. Label the four main directions.

🇺🇸 Part 3: Finding the United States

7. On which continent is the United States located?

South America

North America

Europe

Asia

8. Which two oceans touch the United States? (Check all that apply)

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

9. If you travel east from the United States, which continent would you reach first?

🗺️ Part 4: Map Symbols and Colors

10. What do these colors usually mean on a map? Fill in the blanks:

Blue = ___________

Green = ___________

Brown = ___________

Yellow/Tan = ___________

11. Draw three map symbols and explain what each one represents:

12. Why are maps important? Write 2-3 sentences explaining how maps help us.

World Map Features

World Map Features

🌍 Part 1: Continents and Oceans

🧭 Part 2: Map Features

🇺🇸 Part 3: Finding the United States

🗺️ Part 4: Map Symbols and Colors

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