Maps help people locate places by representing them visually. A map is a drawing of a place, while landmarks are well-known places in a neighborhood like schools and hospitals. The first atlas was published by Ortelius in 1524-26 and maps are always drawn on a flat surface. A legend explains the symbols used on the map, and different colors indicate different areas - blue for water, green for vegetation, and brown for elevated land.

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MAP READING: LOCATING PLACES
1) Answer in one word:
a. A drawing of a place is called._________
b. A place in a neighborhood which is well known such as a
school, hospital and post office are called. _________
c. The first atlas was published in 1524-26 by _________
d. Maps are always drawn on a _________
e. An explanation of the symbol used in the map is known as
_____
2) True and False
a) There are four main directions. (_______)
b) An atlas is a book of magic words.(_______)
c) A map helps us to locate a place.(______)
3) On a map, different color indicates different areas
a) Blue color is used to indicate _________
b) Green color is used to indicate ________
c) Brown color is used to indicate ________