Form 5: Map Legends and Key Symbols
Learn how to interpret symbols, colors, and keys using map legends to understand mapped information.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What feature of a map explains what symbols, colors, and lines represent?
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On most standard maps, what does the color blue usually represent?
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What symbol is commonly used on a map key to mark a national capital city?
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If a map key shows a small airplane symbol, what does it most likely represent?
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What do thin black lines with cross-hatches usually represent on a map legend?
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Green shading on a physical map usually indicates what type of area?
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What symbol is frequently used to represent an anchor on a map legend?
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Brown contour lines on a topographic map indicate:
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If a map uses dashed red lines, what does the map key most likely define them as?
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What does a blue 'H' inside a square icon on a map usually represent?
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Why is a map legend essential when reading a specialized map?
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A small tent symbol on a map key indicates: