ATLAS

Atlas
is a collection of some maps, which were recorded systematically
1. the terms of a good atlas

- complete contents data includes physical, social and economic

 -clear pictures and maps, created with the correct color and interesting
 -are informative and easily understood
 -pictures and maps are presented in a systematic

2. the elements of atlas
- title atlas
- table of contents
- legend
 -preface
 -content does not deviate from the rules of cartography
- index
 -year of manufacture
3.the types of atlas
A. national atlas;
B. atlas of the world;
C. atlas of the universe
4.use of atlases
- looking for information on physical conditions, climate maps, maps of flora and faunaØ
 -looking for information on socioeconomic circumstances; map of population distributionØ
 -looking for information on cultural circumstances; map the spread of educationØ
 -looking for information on the location of a place, a map of the province and city mapsØ

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