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Rather than write the name of a feature on a map, that may take up valuable space and obscure map detail, a symbol is used instead. A map's legend will show what symbols have been used and their meaning.

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What does a map key explain?

A map key should include symbols, lables and explanations.


Explain the purpose of a key ona map?

The key on a map identifies symbols that are used on that map, for example, different maps may use a different symbol to highlight a hospital's location, so each map has a key - or a legend - to explain it's symbols. For example:an airplane for an airport.


What do mapmakers use to explain their symbols?

They use symbols to provide information about features on a map.


What is a key on a map?

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.


Which map explain what the colours and symbols used on it represent?

all the colors


What part of a map indicates a particular type of feature or activity?

A map will have a key that will explain what the symbols mean such as railroad, airport, or highway.


What are the key elements found on a map?

Key elements found on a map include a scale to show the ratio of distance on the map to real-world distance, a legend to explain symbols used on the map, symbols representing physical and cultural features, and a compass rose to indicate cardinal directions.


What part of the map gives information about the symbols on the map'?

The map key gives one information about the symbols on a map.


What do mapmakers us a key to explain all the symbols used on map?

the key or legend, that is the technical term, tells you what each symbol on the map represents. the symbols can mean different things so check the key or legend for help knowing what the symbols mean.


What kind of symbols are on a map?

symbols


What is the the list of symbols on a map?

Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.


What part of the a map contains information on what the map symbols mean?

The key tells u wat the symbols mean on a map