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Maps of the world, continents and countries
- An atlas is a book that shows a variety of different maps at different scales. They usually contain maps of the world, continents and countries. The maps they include can be physical, political or thematic
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Physical maps show the natural features of the land such as mountains, rivers and lakes. Political maps show national boundaries and major urban areas such as towns and cities. Thematic maps...
- Map skills - CCEA - BBC Bitesize
Maps represent the real world. Atlas maps show large areas...
- Map skills - CCEA - BBC Bitesize
Maps represent the real world. Atlas maps show large areas and Ordnance Survey maps show smaller areas in more detail. Sketch maps, satellite images, photos, GIS maps and geology maps...
Maps represent the real world. Atlas maps show large areas and Ordnance Survey maps show smaller areas in more detail. Sketch maps, satellite images, photos, GIS maps and geology maps are all...
Atlas maps show the location of places and features on a global or national (country) scale. Some of these maps show physical features such as the relief (shape of the land) and rivers and others show human features such as towns and cities. Choropleth maps are often found in atlases.
Remember that atlases are not just for locating places. They contain many useful thematic maps to use in lessons. While atlases are an essential reference tool in geography, students frequently have misconceptions about what atlas maps show.
Jun 26, 2024 · An atlas generally consists of a title page, an index, and sections of maps and text. The main feature of an atlas is its maps, which highlight geographic features, topography, and political boundaries.
An atlas is a collection of maps; it is typically a bundle of maps of Earth or of a continent or region of Earth. Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today, many atlases are in multimedia formats.
