whats a map scale and legnd?

Question

map scale legend please thank u

Answer 1

A map is a representation of an area of the earth. (or possibly another planet, et.)

If you look at the corner of most maps, it tells you the scale. Like one inch on the map equals ten miles, or whatever.

I just opened my Rand McNally road atlas to the southern california page. on the top it says one inch represents approximately 25 miles. And theres this little ruler like drawing that shows how far 10 miles is and how far 20 miles is and how far 30 miles is. So the scale is 25 miles equals one inch. Or in general terms, the scale helps you understand what distance on the map (one inch) corresponds to what distance in the real world.

The dictionary defines "legend": The fourth definition is A title, key, etc. accompanying an illustration or map.

Answer 2

You have received a number of good definitions of scale. It is basically related to distance and the scale explains how.

The legend of a map tells you the meanings of the various symbols, colors and type of print on a map.

The dictionary definition of legend as it pertains to geography is The dictionary definition of legend as it pertains to geography is "An explanatory table or list of the symbols appearing on a map or chart."

Answer 3

A map tells ya how to get somehere, the scale tells ya how far it be, and the legend tells ya how to read the map.

Answer 4

the scale tells you if on the map its one inch from one town to another it will tell you if in real life it is a mile.

not quite positive on what a legend is.

Answer 5

i can help,


a map scale is uasaly on most maps , heres an example 100
mile is 1inch and the legend on a map is is a key to show what a symbol mean they are uasaly on the right coner of a map