1. TOOLS OF THE GEOGRAPHER
USING THE ATLAS

2. INFORMATION IN THE ATLAS
The atlas contains many different types of information in many different forms:
Maps (physical, political, thematic)
Tables (statistics for many topics)
Graphs (climate graphs, population pyramids, languages, etc.)

3. Find the following in your atlas:
Point to the correct map:
Happy Valley – Goose Bay (hint – it is in Canada)
Pg 69 G4
Cedar Lake (hint – also in Canada)
Pg 60 D2
Jakarta (hint – not in Canada)
Pg 154 D2

4. Find the following in your atlas:
The life expectancy at birth for people living in Australia compared to those living in India, from 1990 – 1995
Pg 89 bottom map
The area (km2) and the capital city of Ghana
Pg 188

5. THE INDEX Also known as the Gazetteer
Gives the location of places and large bodies of water
Shows the page number, grid number, and latitude and longitude of the place
Your atlas contains both Canada and World Gazetteers

6. ATLAS FAMILIARIZATION EXERCISE
You will complete this assignment with a partner
You are both to write down the answers as you go through the assignment but only 1 sheet will be handed for the group.
Label all questions clearly
Include appropriate terms (i.e. 5 km)