Using Atlases (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of an atlas
Definition of an atlas
A collection of maps
Location of atlas index
Location of atlas index
At the back of the atlas
Organization of atlas index
Organization of atlas index
Alphabetical order
Components of atlas index entry
Components of atlas index entry
Place name, country, page no., lat., long.
What grid numbers indicate
What grid numbers indicate
The row on the map
What grid letters indicate
What grid letters indicate
The column on the map
What latitude measures
What latitude measures
North-south position from equator
What longitude measures
What longitude measures
East-west position from prime meridian
Unit for atlas coordinates
Unit for atlas coordinates
Degrees (°)
Purpose of atlas index
Purpose of atlas index
Locate specific places quickly and efficiently