Maps are made up of several components—symbols, title, legend, direction, map scale, source, and insets. An atlas is a compilation of maps presented in the form of a print publication or in a multimedia format. … Maps and atlases are the primary tools for spatial analysis.
What do you understand by a map Why do you prefer globe compare to a map while showing the accurate earth?
Answer: A map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface. We prefer to use a globe compared to a map as Earth is curved, thus the representation of locations on earth are not accurate when drawn on a 
flat surface.