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What is the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while still maintaining their essential characteristics?
What is the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while still maintaining their essential characteristics?
What are the factors that affect the generalization process?
What are the factors that affect the generalization process?
What is the aim of generalization in geographical maps?
What is the aim of generalization in geographical maps?
What is the primary reason for preserving salient and important features in the original map during the generalization process?
What is the primary reason for preserving salient and important features in the original map during the generalization process?
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What is the process of softening the edges and serrations of formal features of linear and spatial features while preserving their main general characteristics and distinctive qualities?
What is the process of softening the edges and serrations of formal features of linear and spatial features while preserving their main general characteristics and distinctive qualities?
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What does displacement mean in cartography?
What does displacement mean in cartography?
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What is the purpose of symbolization in cartography?
What is the purpose of symbolization in cartography?
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What is the goal of classification in cartography?
What is the goal of classification in cartography?
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What is the process of joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other?
What is the process of joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other?
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What is the meaning of exaggeration in cartography?
What is the meaning of exaggeration in cartography?
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What is the process of carrying out on maps by removing small aliases from the shapes of linear and spatial features, and keeping the large aliases?
What is the process of carrying out on maps by removing small aliases from the shapes of linear and spatial features, and keeping the large aliases?
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What does deletion and selection mean in cartography?
What does deletion and selection mean in cartography?
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What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with point, line, and cadastral symbols?
What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with point, line, and cadastral symbols?
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What is the nature of the phenomena represented on the map and their relative importance?
What is the nature of the phenomena represented on the map and their relative importance?
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What is the process of dividing things into specific classes, groups, or ranks according to common standards or foundations?
What is the process of dividing things into specific classes, groups, or ranks according to common standards or foundations?
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What is the process of the joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other?
What is the process of the joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other?
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Study Notes
Cartographic Generalization
- Generalization is the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while maintaining their essential characteristics.
Factors Affecting Generalization
- Scale: affects level of detail and accuracy
- Purpose: depends on the intended use of the map
- Data quality: determines the reliability of the mapped features
- Cartographer's skill: influences the accuracy and effectiveness of generalization
Aim of Generalization
- To preserve essential characteristics of geographic features while omitting unnecessary details
Preserving Salient Features
- Primary reason: to maintain the overall integrity and recognizability of the original map
Smoothing and Filtering
- Process of softening edges and serrations of linear and spatial features while preserving main characteristics and distinctive qualities
Displacement in Cartography
- Refers to the intentional repositioning of map features to avoid visual clutter or conflicts
Symbolization in Cartography
- Purpose: to convey information effectively through the use of symbols, colors, and patterns
Classification in Cartography
- Goal: to divide features into distinct categories or classes based on common characteristics
Aggregation
- Process of joining or unifying several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other
Exaggeration in Cartography
- A technique used to visually emphasize or highlight specific features on a map
Smoothing
- Process of removing small aliases from the shapes of linear and spatial features, while keeping large aliases
Deletion and Selection
- Process of selectively removing or omitting features to declutter the map and emphasize important information
Symbol Replacement
- Process of representing features using point, line, and cadastral symbols
Phenomena Representation
- Nature of the phenomena represented on the map and their relative importance
Classification
- Process of dividing things into specific classes, groups, or ranks according to common standards or foundations
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Test your knowledge of cartographic generalization with this quiz! Explore the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while maintaining essential characteristics for readability and understanding. Brush up on modifying the distribution of phenomena on maps and more.
