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Shape size pattern colour orientation and value are important to mapping because they explain the map in more detail!
SAUMYA BHUJBAL
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∙ 14y agoIt's a question of space. It takes up less space than annotating everything
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∙ 13y agoSymbols are used to determine what something is without spelling it out entirely on the map. Symbols are also easier to read or understand.
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∙ 11y agoWiki User
∙ 9y agoSymbols are used where to write the name of the feature, place, etc, would take up too much space and so obscure other important detail.
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∙ 7y agoSymbols are used because writing on the map will take up more room, and may obscure details.
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What is a compass and legend?
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.
What is the definition for the science word legend?
there are two thing a legend is, 1. a legend on a map tells you what shapes and colours mean on a map, 2. a legend is a kind of story
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.
Symbols in a lab procedure alert you to .?
Symbols are used in lab procedures and in other kinds of instructions to alert you to important information or to the potential for hazards if procedures are not carefully followed.
Why is it important to standardize safety symbols?
Safety symbols must be instantly recognizable across language or cultural barriers. Standardization of signs promotes recognition so that, for example, in the event of an emergency people instantly recognize the sign that points to the nearest emergency exit.
Why are conventional symbols important?
conventional symbols are important because we can read the map easily
Why do we use the map symbols?
Map symbols take up less space than writing. Writing may cover important detail on a map. Map symbols are printed in a legend at the side of the map.
What part of a map contains information on what maps symbols mean?
The legend of the map also contains important information and all of the thematic symbols of the map. Symbol that need no explanation, or do not coincide with the theme of the map, are normally omitted from the map legend. Thematic symbols directly represent the maps theme and should stand out. Hope this helps!! :-)
What are the important map symbols?
I will pay more attention to the place your close to.
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.
Where you find the symbols on a map?
You find the symbols of a map in the key. emmy
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'.
Is there a list of map symbols and their meanings?
Every map has different symbols and meanings to represent a feature. The legend at the bottom of every map has the symbols and their meanings.
What is the difference between a map key and MAP SYMBOL?
Symbols are small, well, symbols that are ON the map. The Key is off to the side, and tells you what the symbols mean.
What part of a map contains information about the maps symbols?
The part of a map which explains its symbols are called legends/map symbols.
What is the list of symbols the map called?
Collectively, the symbols, with their meanings, on a map are called a 'legend'.
