Which symbol designates verification surveys?

• A. Vs
• B. Ver
• C. Vsc
• D. V

Answer: (A)

Verification surveys are checks that confirm the accuracy of survey data on a map. To mark where such checks were performed, mapmakers use concise abbreviations that fit neatly into the legend. The symbol Vs specifically stands for Verification survey, giving a clear, unambiguous label that is short and recognizable across cartography practice. A single V is too vague, since it can denote various things depending on the charting system. A longer form like Ver isn’t typically used as a standard symbol label and could be mistaken for a word rather than a code. Vsc isn’t a standard tag for verification surveys and would confuse readers who rely on established two-letter codes. Therefore Vs is the best choice because it directly and uniquely communicates the intended type of survey with a compact two-letter code used in standard mapping conventions.