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To avoid cluttering up the map.
If there are 10 Post Offices in a small area - it's easier to put 10 small symbols on the map than to try to type the words 10 times. That way, the words can be put off the map, on the legend, alongside the symbols.
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A section of a map that lists and defines all the symbols used on?
a section of a map that lists and defines all the symbols used on a map is a MAP LEGEND!!!of course.
What does grey on a map represent?
How grey is used on a map can be found in the map's legend.
What is an exploration map?
An exploration map is a map used for direction, such as using a map to get from St. Louis to Chicago.
What is the ruler on a printed map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distance?
Graphic Scale is the printed ruler on a map that can be used to measure the distances on the map.
What is a compass rose on a map used for?
It is used for direction finding on a map when plotting a route.
Where wolud a person look on a map to find out what the symols mean?
the legend
How do you help Shad in Kakariko Village in Zelda Twilight Princess?
you must get all of the symols from the statues that shad marked on your map and then beat the sky temple.
What is the confirmation code in Facebook?
Ten symols
What is One Directions zodiac symols?
Haryy is aquarius! Zayn and Louis are Capricorn! Liam and Niall are Virgo!
What is a sonar map?
A sonar map is a map used to map the ocean floor, often used by shipmen
What is the legend on the map used for?
It 'decodes' the symbols used on the map, and explains the scale of the map.
What is a key on a map is used for?
It is used to indicate symbols on the map.
What is the key used for on a map?
It is used to indicate symbols on the map.
What is used to map seafloor topography?
Sonar is used to map the seafloor.
Symbols for Athena?
athena's symols were the olive tree that she planted in front of her parthenon. another is her owl, serpents, horses. also her shield, ageis.
The part of a map that is used to measure distance is called?
The map scale is a part of the map that is used to measure distance. The map scale can often be found in or around the map legend.
What part of a map explains the information used on that map?
A map legend
