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A compass is an instrument for determining directions and a legend is a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used.
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What is the difference between a legend and scale?
The "legend" of a map tells more than just the map scale. It defines other features such as what the various symbols on the map mean, the colors used for elevation, and the types of cities, roads, bridges, and borders shown. The legend may or may not include the compass rose. The maker or copyright on the map is usually in the legend as well.
How much does a compass weigh?
Depends on how big the compass is.
What is a lensatic compass?
Lensatic Compass is a kind of compass which uses a magnetized dial, a lensatic compass features a special card which helps the users in reading the directions easily. A Lensatic Compass is very useful device because it has numbers which are useful in identifying the directions of target objects. The use of Lensatic Compass involves difficulties in using it.It is important to learn how to use a lensatic compass properly prior to using it, also other materials like a map and a protractor are also needed when using the compass.
Different types of compass in the field of surveying?
prismatic surveying and surveying compass.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
What is usually drawn at the top of the map?
Either a compass or a legend/key.
Where is the compass in the temple of spirits in The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks?
To get the Compass of Light you have to go through the Tower of Spirits a sixth time.
What is another word for a map key?
Map legend.
Where do find a compass in Legend of Zelda twilight princess?
There is one in each dungeon.
What are the basic elements of maps?
The Title,Legend, Scale,Compass, and Points of Reference.
What are the basic Elements of a map?
The Title,Legend, Scale,Compass, and Points of Reference.
What are the basic components of map?
Title, Legend/Key, Scale and Compass Rose
What are the symbols called the language of the map?
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
What three things are on a map?
legend (key), compass rose, sometimes longitude and latitude
What is a tool that shows directions on a map?
there is a compass rose and a legend that shows what a symbol means.
What is a tool that show direction on a map?
there is a compass rose and a legend that shows what a symbol means.
What three things help you read a map?
a map legend, a compass, and a map key=)
