Where do you place the legend for a document?

Answer 1

A legend on a map provides valuable information for interpreting what it is showing you. Gives direction by a north indication. Provides a scale to allow for distance calculations. Depending on map, will give city names, park locations, lakes, and rivers, etc.

Answer 2

Also known as a key, a legend is basically a part in the document that explailns what certain lines, symbols, or shapes mean. For instance, if a red line means "During the heat," they your legend will show "During the heat" next to a red line.

Answer 3

Legends are often unexplained, horrific, strange or fantastical happenings, twisted by the human imagination to form an enthralling tale that may seem beyond the realm of possibility.

Source: Wikipedia (Search Legend on Wikipedia, then read the first paragraph. It explains Legends really well.)

Answer 4

Tthe specific reference used by the cartographer to draw the map. You can interpret the map by looking at the legend and its specific shapes and symbols.