Map Reading Skills

noun a person who supports a heavy burden

• The atlas is a collection of maps that show the geographical features of a region.
• I used the atlas to find the best route for our road trip.
• I'm lost without my trusty atlas in the car.
• She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders like an atlas.

noun a set of numbers or letters used to indicate the position of a point, line, or other geometric figure

verb to bring the different elements of a complex activity or organization into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony

• The surveyor provided the exact coordinates for the construction project.
• Make sure you have the right coordinates before heading to the party.
• I'll text you the coordinates to the secret spot.
• She carefully plotted the emotional coordinates of her characters in the novel.

noun the act or process of navigating, or the ability to navigate

adjective navigational

• The navigation system in the car provides precise directions to the destination.
• I always rely on Google Maps for navigation when I'm driving in a new area.
• I'm terrible at navigation, I always get lost even with GPS.
• She used her intuition as a form of navigation through the complexities of life.