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Is Legend another word for key?
A legend is a caption, a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster. A key is an explanatory list of symbols used in a map, table, etc. Legend is more generic, while key is more specific.
What is a legend on a map?
A legend displays the meaning of the symbols, colors and styles used to represent geographic data on the map. Legends consist of examples of the symbols on the map with labels containing explanatory text. Legends have patches that show examples of the map symbols.
Which feature of a map shows the symbols used on the map along with their meanings?
topographic lines
A map usually has a legend, or key, that gives the scale of the map and explains what the various symbols represent. Some maps show relief, or changes in elevation. A common way to show relief is contour lines, also called topographic lines.
What’s better than a legend?
So, judging from those definitions, an icon is a more estimable title than legend. speaking: ” a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.”
What does legend mean in slang?
Finn: Yes – in British slang, we say someone is a legend if they do something very helpful, very generous or very successfully – like in these examples: Thank you for that mate – you helped so much with the party today. You’re a legend.
What is cartographic symbolization?
Symbolization is an important skill in cartography, or map making. It is the process of choosing an appropriate representation for specific features on a map. For example, when symbolizing earthquakes on a map, using dots that are all of the same color highlights the locations of the individual earthquakes.
What are 2 synonyms for legendary?
synonyms for legendary
- fabled.
- fabulous.
- mythical.
- storied.
- allegorical.
- apocryphal.
- customary.
- doubtful.