Question

The common signs and symbols that are internationally accepted and used in a map are called _____________.

• A. physical symbols
• B. non conventional symbols
• C. conventional symbol
• D. elementery symbols

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

conventional symbol

The common signs and symbols that are internationally accepted and used in a map are called conventional symbol.

A conventional symbol is a symbol that is widely accepted interpretation. The various features shown on a map are represented by conventional signs or symbols. For example, colors can be used to indicate a classification of roads.