Well there is a key that tells u every thing u need to know
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A map legend shows you the symbols used on a map so you know what the map is showing.
The legend tells you everything you need to know for that map.
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There are symbols used to be able to understand a map easily.
The map key gives one information about the symbols on a map.
symbols
I will pay more attention to the place your close to.
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
Every map has different symbols and meanings to represent a feature. The legend at the bottom of every map has the symbols and their meanings.
Symbols are small, well, symbols that are ON the map. The Key is off to the side, and tells you what the symbols mean.
Map symbols take up less space than writing. Writing may cover important detail on a map. Map symbols are printed in a legend at the side of the map.