Name: _____________________ Date: __________________ 

Maps and Globes 

SOLs 1.1, 1.5a-e Read each question and choose the best answer.

1. A map shows what places look like from- 

a. below 
b. the side 
c. above 
d. your car 

2. What is the capital city of Virginia? 

e. Washington, D.C. 
f. New York City 
g. Richmond 
h. Hollywood 

3. A map is flat and a globe is- 

a. square 
b. round 
c. a triangle 
d. Upside down 

4. Cardinal directions include ​north​, ​south​, ​east​ and – 

e. southeast 
f. western 
g. northwest 
h. west 

5. T​he picture above is called a- 

a. city 
b. map legend 
c. globe 
d. symbol finder 
Use the pictures to answer question 6.

1 2

4
3

6. Which picture shows the shape of Virginia? 

e. 1 
f. 2. 
g. 3 
h. 4 

Use these pictures to answer question 7. 

A. B.

7. Circle the picture that shows a globe.

 8. Use your pencil to color Virginia on the map.

9-12. Label the compass rose: North, South, East, West