Bulacan Agricultural State College Geodetic Engineering: Map Design Process Lecture 3

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What is the main characteristic of stenciling in cartography?

It is an expensive duplicating system.

The stencil sheet is porous with a wax coating. (correct)

The map is drawn on a non-porous surface.

Drawings are printed directly onto the map.

How are drawings, letterings, and map details added to a stencil in stenciling?

By cutting into the stencil by hand or typewriter keys. (correct)

By projecting them onto the stencil.

By printing them directly onto the stencil.

By using a digital printer for accuracy.

What is the role of direct contact positives in the map design process?

To make reproductions from existing maps. (correct)

To create negatives of maps.

To directly transfer maps onto paper.

To produce maps without human intervention.

Which of the following best describes the process of xerography?

A process where images are transferred using static electricity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of film photograph processes in map design?

Reproducing maps using photographic film. Signup and view all the answers

How does micrographics contribute to cartography?

By reducing maps to a microfilm format for storage and duplication. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of direct contact positives?

Drawing is placed face-up on printing paper sensitized with diazo compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of direct contact negatives?

Subject to distortion during exposure to sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves obtaining inexpensive copies of map manuscripts?

Photocopy process Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not possible to enlarge or reduce direct contact diazo prints?

The process is specifically designed to maintain the original size Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a weak solution of caustic soda in blueprint alterations?

To produce white lines as ink Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in the photocopy process for map manuscripts?

Developing in a bath of water after exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the photocopy process?

Negative print on sensitized paper Signup and view all the answers

How does the film photograph process differ from photocopying?

Uses a camera for exposure on photographic film Signup and view all the answers

Which method uses a copy camera for precise enlargement and reductions?

Xerography Signup and view all the answers

Why is xerography suitable during map compilation?

Creates quality copies at desired sizes Signup and view all the answers

Which process does not involve the necessity of an intermediate film step?

Photocopy process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a camera in the film photograph process?

To make precise enlargement and reductions on photographic film Signup and view all the answers

What is Xerography?

A dry duplication system developed by Xerox Corporation of America Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of Micrographics?

Inability to reproduce solid black areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using Micrographics?

Reduction in space needed for map storage Signup and view all the answers

How does microfilm come in Micrographics?

On rolls, film mounted aperture cards, and microfiche Signup and view all the answers

Why was the emergence of micrographics welcomed?

Because it requires less storage space for maps Signup and view all the answers

How does micrographics protect original map manuscripts?

From unnecessary wear and tear Signup and view all the answers