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hello guyz!
question: how to read an atlas map. explain briefly.

Answer 1

Answer:

Atlas -

An atlas is a book which includes different types of maps. It is generally, a bundle of maps of Earth or specific region of Earth . An atlas shows geographic features , landscape , political boundaries , climatic , religious , economic status of an area . Atlas is a collection of maps .

Map -

A map is a diagrammatic representation of an area of land showing physical features , countries, cities, roads etc.  It is a drawing of the earth's surface .

Reading atlas map -

The important part of atlas is "Map key" is a small hint on each map which explains different symbols  to read atlas map . Before reading an  atlas map first know the difference between the Political and Physical maps. Try to identify the different countries and states with their capital cities  in Political maps .

Following are the steps to read an atlas map -

1) Through Political maps

2) Through Physical maps

3) Through capital cities , and towns

4) Through Mountains, and Glaciers,  Rivers and lakes

5) Through Neighbouring countries.

Hope it helps you .

Answer 2

Maps have a unique power to graphically reveal the patterns and relationships that underlie the state of equity in our region. We know from experience that opportunities are not evenly distributed across our region, but these distributions are difficult to see from the ground. The Atlas maps are made up of data, but rather than displaying the data in tables, charts, or graphs, we show them as maps to bring patterns and relationships into focus. Maps allow us to see where things are and where they aren’t; to see areas in relationship to one another; to see the densities of particular demographic groups and the distributions of resources and opportunities; and to layer various indicators to determine how different factors relate to one another.