ATLAS STUDY GUIDE 2025 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
World atlas - correct answer-
ASworld atlas contains maps that sho the physical and political features of individual countries or groups o
f countries throughout the world. It may also contain maps on a wide variety of topics such as climate, po
pulation, economics, and enviroment.
Refrence atlas - correct answer-
A reference atlas provides maps and information about each country of the World. The information provi
ded includes written text and charts about the economics, culture, and geography of each country.
Subject atlas - correct answer-
A subject atlas deals with a single subject. Examples of subjects that may be that may be the specific atlas
are agriculture, geology, climate, industry, or other characteristics of a geographic area.
Historical atlas - correct answer-
A historical atlas contains maps that chart human exploration and history. It usually includes timelines, ph
otographs, and short blurbs.
Road atlas - correct answer-
A road atlas contains maps that show major highways and secondary roads for geographical areas. Many
people now use a Global Positioning System (GPS) in place of a road atlas.
Political map - correct answer-
ASpolitical map shows governmental boundaries. Depending on the map, a political map might show bou
ndaries of countries, states, provinces, and/or county's. The location of major cities is usually included, an
d the Capitol city is identified by a symbol.
Physical map - correct answer-
A physical map showsSthe physical layout of the land in a particular area. It illustrates features such as mo
untains, rivers, and lakes.
Topographic map - correct answer-
A topographic map has one purpose. It is designed to show the elevation levels within a particular area.
SOLUTIONS
World atlas - correct answer-
ASworld atlas contains maps that sho the physical and political features of individual countries or groups o
f countries throughout the world. It may also contain maps on a wide variety of topics such as climate, po
pulation, economics, and enviroment.
Refrence atlas - correct answer-
A reference atlas provides maps and information about each country of the World. The information provi
ded includes written text and charts about the economics, culture, and geography of each country.
Subject atlas - correct answer-
A subject atlas deals with a single subject. Examples of subjects that may be that may be the specific atlas
are agriculture, geology, climate, industry, or other characteristics of a geographic area.
Historical atlas - correct answer-
A historical atlas contains maps that chart human exploration and history. It usually includes timelines, ph
otographs, and short blurbs.
Road atlas - correct answer-
A road atlas contains maps that show major highways and secondary roads for geographical areas. Many
people now use a Global Positioning System (GPS) in place of a road atlas.
Political map - correct answer-
ASpolitical map shows governmental boundaries. Depending on the map, a political map might show bou
ndaries of countries, states, provinces, and/or county's. The location of major cities is usually included, an
d the Capitol city is identified by a symbol.
Physical map - correct answer-
A physical map showsSthe physical layout of the land in a particular area. It illustrates features such as mo
untains, rivers, and lakes.
Topographic map - correct answer-
A topographic map has one purpose. It is designed to show the elevation levels within a particular area.
