2006-09-26 16:54:31 · 15 answers · asked by zohad c 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The index to a map is called a legend. If you are looking at an individual map, the legend will usually be found at the bottom but sometimes it is found at the top.
If the map is in an atlas, look at the front of the atlas and you will probably find a page with the legend.
2006-09-26 17:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, each map has a "Legend" which will identify the symbols used on a map. Look for it in one of the corners.
2006-09-26 23:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the key or the legend.
A map is a representation of the Earth, or part of it. The distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is that the shape of the Earth's surface is shown by contour lines. Contours are imaginary lines that join points of equal elevation on the surface of the land above or below a reference surface, such as mean sea level. Contours make it possible to measure the height of mountains, depths of the ocean bottom, and steepness of slopes.
2006-09-27 00:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by mariezernalynpalmares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a legend somewhere on the map. Have a look in the bottom corners.
2006-09-26 23:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by the_fatmanwalksalone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually, a map has a legend located at the upper-right hand side or at the foot of the map..you can start looking for it.
2006-09-26 23:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by khaLehLa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most maps that have symbols have a "key" somewhere to describe the meaning of it's symbols, could be on the opposite side
2006-09-26 23:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, how about the legend, also known as the map key.
2006-09-26 23:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by cavdoc_3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is usually a key box on the right or left upper or lower corners that would indicate the symbol meanings.
2006-09-26 23:57:30 · answer #8 · answered by angeleyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the legend or symbols. look for a legend
2006-09-27 00:16:40 · answer #9 · answered by Ramil B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be a block called a "key" on the map it should tell you.
2006-09-26 23:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by grapeape199412 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋