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Map key — Edexcel GCSE Geography B Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Geography · key term

Map key

Definition

The explanation of the symbols, lines and colours used on a map.

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Edexcel GCSE Geography B · 1GB0

Paper 2

Use the map key to establish what a mark represents before classifying it.
Revise: Map Skills: Locating and Identifying UK Features

Edexcel Geography B past papers

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