Map Symbols

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What is a map symbol?

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A picture or sign that represents something on a map.

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What does a key on a map do?

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It explains what the symbols on the map mean.

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What does a blue line usually represent on a map?

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A river.

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What might a tiny dot on a map symbolize?

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A city.

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What could a car symbol represent on a map?

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A parking lot.

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What do symbols on a map stand for?

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They stand for bigger things or important places.

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What does a green area on a map usually represent?

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A park or forest.

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What does a triangle symbol often represent on a map?

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A mountain.

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What does a square symbol usually represent on a map?

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A building.

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What is the purpose of a map?

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To show locations and help people find their way.