CH 5: Using Atlases
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What is the main purpose of an atlas?

  • To organize text descriptions systematically
  • To display only photographs and diagrams
  • To provide only geographical maps
  • To illustrate and explain various topics using maps and other graphical representations (correct)
  • In addition to maps, what other elements can be found in an atlas?

  • Charts, diagrams, tables, and photographs (correct)
  • Sculptures
  • Recipes
  • Musical scores
  • What do graphs, charts, and tables provide in an atlas?

  • Historical anecdotes
  • Musical notations
  • Biological classifications
  • Quantitative views on various issues (correct)
  • How do photographs and diagrams complement maps in an atlas?

    <p>By offering visual context and illustrating changes over time or differences between regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of text descriptions in an atlas?

    <p>To offer background, analysis, and insights to help users understand complex data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the atlas index usually located?

    <p>At the end of the atlas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an atlas cover in terms of data representation?

    <p>A broad spectrum of data including physical, political, economic, and social landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to find a specific place or feature using an atlas?

    <p>Access the index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the alphabetical listing in an atlas provide?

    <p>Description of features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section should you start with when studying a theme using an atlas?

    <p>Table of contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each entry in the index of an atlas include?

    <p>Name, description, and location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing map references in an atlas index?

    <p>To help locate features accurately on maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does exploring related sections or broader categories help achieve when studying a theme using an atlas?

    <p>Expand knowledge by including subtopics related to the theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step involves noting the page number and turning to that page in an atlas?

    <p>Step 3 for finding a specific place or feature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the feature description play in an atlas index?

    <p>Describing the type of feature and its location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information do graphs, charts, and tables provide in an atlas?

    <p>Environmental data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do photographs and diagrams contribute to an atlas?

    <p>Complement maps visually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does text descriptions play in an atlas?

    <p>Offer insights and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an atlas, what type of data can maps cover?

    <p>Physical, political, economic, and social data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an atlas index?

    <p>Locate specific information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do atlases help users understand topics such as environmental changes or historical progressions?

    <p>By providing comprehensive spatial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the maps in an atlas help illustrate?

    <p>Physical, political, economic, and social landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an alphabetical listing in an atlas index?

    <p>To facilitate quick access to specific places or features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to note the page number indicated next to a place name in an atlas index?

    <p>To locate the feature on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do map references in an atlas index enhance the usability of the atlas?

    <p>By guiding users to the exact location on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a feature description in an atlas index typically contain?

    <p>A brief description of the type of feature and its location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an atlas facilitate studying a specific theme beyond providing maps?

    <p>By providing additional information like graphs and tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the table of contents play when studying a theme using an atlas?

    <p>Helping identify the general section for the theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are geographical coordinates sometimes included as map references in an atlas index?

    <p>To help locate places accurately on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of exploring related sections or broader categories when studying a theme using an atlas?

    <p>To identify subtopics or themes indirectly linked to the main theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do graphs, charts, and tables contribute to an atlas?

    <p>Offer quantitative views on various issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an atlas index?

    <p>Help locate specific information within the atlas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do photographs and diagrams differ from maps in an atlas?

    <p>They offer visual context and illustrate changes over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of maps within an atlas?

    <p>Representing a broad spectrum of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does text descriptions play in an atlas?

    <p>Supply background, analysis, and insights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the organizational structure of an atlas?

    <p>Sections are organized systematically for easier information retrieval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having graphs, charts, and tables in an atlas?

    <p>To provide quantitative views on various issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the alphabetical listing in an atlas index?

    <p>To list each place name or geographical feature alphabetically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are page numbers indicated next to place names in an atlas index?

    <p>To guide users to the specific page where the feature is prominently shown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do maps contribute to the usability of an atlas?

    <p>By visually representing geographical features and locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do feature descriptions play in an atlas index?

    <p>To give a brief description of the type of feature and its location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do map references enhance the usability of an atlas index?

    <p>By guiding users to find the exact location on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the table of contents help users identify when studying a theme using an atlas?

    <p>General sections for different themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for users to start with the table of contents when studying a theme using an atlas?

    <p>To identify the general section for their specific theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do graphs, charts, and additional information provided in an atlas aid users?

    <p>By assisting users in understanding complex data through visual representations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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