According to the online content article about using maps, which of the following map elements is used to understand the symbols,

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Troyanec [42]

4 years ago

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According to the online content article about using maps, which of the following map elements is used to understand the symbols,

colors, and shapes on a map? A. the legend B. the compass rose C. the title D. the coordinates

Social Studies

2 answers:

zloy xaker [14] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-19T14:54:24+03:00

zloy xaker [14]4 years ago

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A) The map legend is used to understand the symbols, colors and shapes on a map.

hichkok12 [17] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-19T17:18:07+03:00

Answer:

Option (A)

Explanation:

A map legend is an important element, provided in a map, which is shown as a rectangular box. This box is comprised of various symbols, shapes, and colors. Each of these signifies a particular object or a distinct location. These pieces of information that are provided in a map legend makes a reader convenient to read the map and thereby helps in the proper identification of a place. This map legend includes the symbols for roadways, railways, schools, hospitals, airports, and police stations and the colors are often used in small boxes to depict the different rock layers, different parts of continents, and biomes.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).