The Key, or Legend, or a map gives a list of the symbols used on the map and what they represent. There is a fairly standard set of symbols used for different types of map so that anyone looking at the map can understand what it is being shown. For example, on a weather map a cold front is shown as a black line with semi-circular bumps (in blue if coloured), a warm front is shown as a black line with triangles (in red if coloured) and an occluded front is shown as a black line with alternate semi-circular bumps and triangles.
The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.
A map's legend shows what symbols and their meaning is used on the map.
The name for the explanation on a map of the symbols and scale used in drawing that map is a "map key" or "legend." This key provides understanding of how to interpret the various symbols, colors, and markings on the map. It helps users navigate and understand the information presented on the map more effectively.
The part of a map that tells information about the map symbols is called the legend or key. It provides explanations or descriptions of the symbols used on the map, allowing users to interpret the information presented.
A map KEY.
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Map legend.
The name used is a 'legend'
A protractor, and the legend of the map.
The Key, or Legend, or a map gives a list of the symbols used on the map and what they represent. There is a fairly standard set of symbols used for different types of map so that anyone looking at the map can understand what it is being shown. For example, on a weather map a cold front is shown as a black line with semi-circular bumps (in blue if coloured), a warm front is shown as a black line with triangles (in red if coloured) and an occluded front is shown as a black line with alternate semi-circular bumps and triangles.
It is called the legend or key .
The list of a map symbols is called the Key.
The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.
Map lengend is Topographic map and most other maps that have a legend.
A map's legend shows what symbols and their meaning is used on the map.