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Definition: A collection of Maps, containing at least two types (of maps).
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Physical Maps: highlights major, natural features of the region.
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Political Maps: highlight cities, countries and other political divisions.
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Thematic Maps: single focus on a subject or theme.
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Graphs: Summarize complex facts in an easy to understand visual format.
Other types include bar (pictured), circle graphs and picture graphs.
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Map keys: elevations, growning seasons, land uses.
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Glossary: defines many terms used on the maps and graphs contained in an atlas.
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Glossary: defines many terms used on the maps and graphs contained in an atlas.