A map key is found on a map. It tells what certain symbols on the map mean. For example, the "star" on most maps means state/country capitals. It is in a small box.
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β 15y agoA map key is a list of words or phrases or colors -- usually within a box in the corner of the map -- that usually explains the symbols that that are found on the map itself. Also referred to as a "legend."
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β 14y agoA map key is found on a map. It tells what certain symbols on the map mean. For example, the "star" on most maps means state/country capitals. It is in a small box.
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A map key
the key of the map. Or the map key. they are the same thing
A map key looks like a map with keys on it !
The part of a map which explains its symbols are called legends/map symbols.
A map key will have the meaning of the different symbols that are found on a map. So if there are tree symbols on the map the key may explain that these symbols mean there is a park in those locations.
A map key
Another name for a map legend is key.
The key on a map explains what the symbols and images on the map mean.
on a map key key you can find and locate where or what something is.=]
The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.
the teacher asked us to draw up a key for our map.
the map key is the box that tells you what the icons mean in a map
The key on a map explains what the symbols and images on the map mean.
the key of the map. Or the map key. they are the same thing
A map key looks like a map with keys on it !
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.
The part of a map which explains its symbols are called legends/map symbols.