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Maps contain symbols so you know what industry, lodging area, food,etc. is in your area.
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What features can help you determine the meanings of symbols on maps?
legend
What does map's legend help you do?
A maps legend helps you Read the map symbols correctly.
What symbols are on a map?
*Generally, on American maps, roads are indicated by a shield shaped symbol.
What is a qualitative map?
Maps that use colors, symbols, lines, or dots to show information related to a specific idea.
What part of a map contain information on what the symbols mean?
It is generally the key, which is located in one of the corners of the map
Gives information on map symbols?
Most maps contain a helpful feature, usually at the bottom, called a legend. The legend explains the symbols used on that particular map.
Do maps show symbols and icons?
Yes. The meanings of the symbols can be found in the maps key.
What are convention symbols?
Conventional Symbols are symbols that are used on maps to represent different features.
What are conventional symbols?
Conventional Symbols are symbols that are used on maps to represent different features.
All conventional symbols used in Topo maps?
What is the symbols of fort
Where do you find what the maps symbols mean?
in the map key
What symbols are used on topographic maps?
Contour Lines
Why is symbolism is important in peoples lives?
Symbols can be maps in a person's inner landscape. A map is necessarily smaller then the landscape it depicts and does not contain all the details, but it is a useful tool for navigation and communication.
Why are symbols are used in maps?
Because there's not enough room to print the words of the items represented by the symbols.
The symbols used on a map are explained in a?
Key, The maps key shows all symbols with a brief explanation of each.
Are maps confusing?
Not when you have learned the various symbols and understand the purposes
Cartographers use symbols on maps to show?
latitude and longitude
