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Atlas

Atlas An atlas is a book of maps – a reference tool which can help you find information about different places

Atlas An atlas is a book of maps – a reference tool which can help you find information about different places An atlas contains information about cities, states, and countries. It gives you information about geography, area, capitals, population, distance, and other information.

Atlas The Atlas is named after a mythological character. Atlas was one of the Titans, the first gods of Greek mythology. After losing a disagreement with Zeus, Atlas was forced to support the earth on his shoulders, forever!

Atlas Parts of an Atlas Table of Contents – found at the front of the atlas, divides the book into major sections (chapters), and tells which pages these are on.

Atlas Parts of an Atlas A Index – located in the back of the book this listing helps locate specific information. Arranged alphabetically it will give a page number and a grid reference for all of the locations listed. A Abbeville, LA …..70 D2 Abbeville, SC ….. 114 B2 Aberdeen, MD…..74 A5 Aberdeen, SD ….. 116 B4 Abilene, KS …… 66 B6

Atlas Parts of an Atlas Legend ==== Interanational Other City Boundary ______ State Boundary State Capital Other City Legend – small key found on each map that explains what each of the symbols means.

Atlas Parts of an Atlas Scale of Miles – located on each map these help convert inches on the map to actual miles.

Atlas Parts of an Atlas Compass Rose – a figure used on the map to show orientation of directions (North, South, East, West).

Atlas Parts of an Atlas Grid – a way to reference a certain place or position on a map. It divides the map into small units and makes it easier to find things.

Atlas Types of Maps Political Maps – mainly show political features like boundaries, cities, states, and capitals.

Atlas Types of Maps Physical Maps – focus more on showing geographical details like: mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans, deserts, forests, and other naturally occurring landmarks.

Atlas Other types of maps Climate and weather – shows typical temperature and seasonal conditions.

Atlas Other types of maps Land use maps – show what types of things the land is being used for and what types of resources are found there.

Atlas Other types of maps Population Density maps – show where people are concentrated by giving persons per square mile information.

Atlas Other types of maps Historical Maps – show a certain area the way that it was during the past. May also track locations and movements of historical events.

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