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What does map's legend help you do?
A maps legend helps you Read the map symbols correctly.
List the four questions that mapmakers ask themselves before creating a map?
1. What is the goal of the map? 2. Who will read the map? 3.Where will the map be used? 4. What data and resources are available and needed?
Map symbols are shown in a box called?
The symbols on a map are defined in a key. The key defines each symbol so one can properly read a map.
What is a sentence for metropolitan area?
metropolitan area good for us so we can read the states and cities clearly in a map.
Why are signs and symbols used on a map?
For simplicity and due to space constraints. It makes the map easier to understand. In addition, if full names of features were to be used on maps, it would be too messy to read.
How was the first geologic column determined?
Through patient observation. Read "The Map That Changed the World." William Smith published the first stratigraphic map around 1815.
What is map interpretation?
how a map is interpreted (read), or meant to be 'read'
What has the author James J Lienkaemper written?
James J Lienkaemper has written: 'Map of faulting accompanying the 1966 Parkfield, California, earthquake' -- subject(s): Maps, Faults (Geology), Earthquakes 'Quaternary fault map of California in digital format' -- subject(s): Faults (Geology), Geology, Stratigraphic, Maps, Stratigraphic Geology
How do you make a isopach map what is the uses of Isopach map?
An isopach map is a contour map showing the thickness of a given "stratigraphic unit." A stratigraphic unit is a rock layer, or series of rock layers, that geologists have recognized as extending across a given area. Isopach maps can help you understand how a rock layer formed, what its structure is like, and other features such as the size and extent of ore deposits, oil fields, and the like.
What has the author H W Tipper written?
H. W. Tipper has written: 'Mesozoic and Cenozoic geology of the northeast part of Mount Waddington map-area (92 N), Coast District, British Columbia' -- subject(s): Geology, Geology, Stratigraphic, Stratigraphic Geology
What has the author Robert Ernest Butler written?
Robert Ernest Butler has written: 'Paleontology and stratigraphy of the Cynthiana formation' -- subject(s): Geology, Stratigraphic, Paleontology, Paleontology, Stratigraphic, Stratigraphic Geology, Stratigraphic Paleontology
What has the author Thomas D Hamilton written?
Thomas D. Hamilton has written: 'Quaternary stratigraphic sections with radiocarbon dates, Chandler Lake quadrangle, Alaska' -- subject(s): Geology, Geology, Stratigraphic, Stratigraphic Geology 'Quaternary stratigraphic sections with radiocarbon dates, Wiseman quadrangle, Alaska' -- subject(s): Geology, Geology, Stratigraphic, Stratigraphic Geology
How do you use a map lengend?
You use the legend to read the map.
What does a map legend help you do?
Read the map's symbols correctly
What three things help you read a map?
a map legend, a compass, and a map key=)
What do you do first on a map?
Read it
What map would contour lines be easier to read a topographic map of a city or wilderness area?
it would be easier on a topographic map because it is easier to read
