Grade 2 · Social Studies

Grade 2 Social Studies — Maps questions and answers

North, south, and US map skills. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

Full Social Studies quiz All Grade 2 subjects

Practice quiz

Question and answer list

Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. A compass rose shows

Answer: directions

2. North is toward the

Answer: top of most US classroom maps

3. The United States is in

Answer: North America

4. A map key / legend explains

Answer: symbols

5. The Pacific Ocean is off the US

Answer: West Coast

6. The Atlantic Ocean is off the US

Answer: East Coast

7. A globe is a

Answer: model of Earth

8. A capital city is often marked with a

Answer: star or special symbol

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