Map Skills- Symbols and Keys Flashcards
1
Q
What is a symbol and give an example you would see on a map of Johannesburg?
A
A symbol is a simple picture or letter that has a special meaning on a map or represents something on a map examples: bridge railway line hospitals
2
Q
If I want to know what a symbol is on a map- where do I look?
A
The key
3
Q
What is the key?
A
The key lists and explains all the symbols on the map
4
Q
How do I know if a building on a map is a hospital or factory?
A
Look at the symbol on the map, then look at the key to see what it represents