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What does the key on a map do?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The key on a map explains what the symbols and images on the map mean.

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What is another name for a map legend?

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What tells you what symbols on a map represent?

The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.


What is a sentence for map key?

the teacher asked us to draw up a key for our map.


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the map key is the box that tells you what the icons mean in a map


How can a key on a map help you understand the map better?

The key on a map explains what the symbols and images on the map mean.


What part of a map contains information on the meanimg of the maps symbols?

the key of the map. Or the map key. they are the same thing


How would you put a key on a map?

A map key looks like a map with keys on it !


Purpose of map key or legend?

The map key is different on any map; It helps you understand how to read the map. Sometimes there are symbols you do not understand, so the key describes what they mean.


What part of a map contains information about the maps symbols?

The part of a map which explains its symbols are called legends/map symbols.


Do map key and lengend have the same meaning?

No, a map key and a map legend do not have the same meaning, though they are often used interchangeably. A map key specifically refers to the list of symbols and their meanings used on a map, while a map legend typically includes the key along with additional information or explanations about the map. Essentially, the legend encompasses the key and can provide further context for interpreting the map.