It shows you the label of something
The legend or key shows what the symbols mean
it is called a map key and it shows what the different symbols on the map represent. The key shows a symbol an then goes to explain what the symbol means-------This may also be known as a legend.
This is known as the scale.
the key
The key on a map explains what the symbols and images on the map mean.
The key.
It shows you the Distance
The key
The map key/legend is a box on a map that shows what the symbols on a map mean. For instance, ^ is usially a mountain.
map legend
The find out what the symbols on a map mean you should look at the key. The key will normally be found near the edge or along the bottom of the map.
The Legend. Sometimes it's call the Key.