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Book of maps from the name of a greek giant who held the heavens on his shoulders?
Atlas . Read it in a world history book
Who named the country America?
The name "America" comes from the name of Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian navigator and cartographer who first created maps of the "New World".
Why were maps invented?
Maps were invented for people to find their way easier. they were easier because the lay out had all of the information onit
How do you find your street?
Zillow.com or Google Maps or Mapquest.
What do explorers use?
they use maps and stuff like those they also used compasses
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