16 Questions
What is the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while still maintaining their essential characteristics?
Generalization
What are the factors that affect the generalization process?
The goal or purpose of the map and preserving the original map information
What is the aim of generalization in geographical maps?
Preserving the general typical features and special characteristics of the features depicted on the maps
What is the primary reason for preserving salient and important features in the original map during the generalization process?
To ensure the map remains informative
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?
Simplification
What does displacement mean in cartography?
Simple movement of symbols of some geographical phenomena on maps from their actual locations to another nearby place
What is the purpose of symbolization in cartography?
Replacing all the content of the map with point, line, and cadastral symbols
What is the goal of classification in cartography?
Dividing things into specific classes, groups, or ranks according to common standards or foundations
What is the process of joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other?
Merging
What is the meaning of exaggeration in cartography?
Increasing the size and area of some symbols
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?
Simplification
What does deletion and selection mean in cartography?
Limiting to showing necessary features on the map and removing less important features
What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with point, line, and cadastral symbols?
Symbolization
What is the nature of the phenomena represented on the map and their relative importance?
Goals for generalization
What is the process of dividing things into specific classes, groups, or ranks according to common standards or foundations?
Classification
What is the process of the joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena, spread adjacent to each other?
Merging
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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