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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?

Another name for a map legend is key.


What tells you what symbols on a map represent?

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


What information is given in the map key?

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What is a sentence for map key?

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


What is the definition of the word map key?

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


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.


How would you put a key on a map?

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


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.