Cartographic Generalization Quiz
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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?

  • Simplification (correct)
  • Merging
  • Symbolization
  • Exaggeration
  • What is the process of increasing the size and area of some symbols, of high relative importance, enough to appear clearly on the map?

  • Classification
  • Exaggeration (correct)
  • Deletion
  • Displacement
  • What does displacement mean in the context of cartographic generalization?

  • Simple movement of symbols from their actual locations to nearby places (correct)
  • Replacing all the content of the map with symbols
  • Softening the edges and serrations of formal features
  • Joining or unification of several small geographical phenomena
  • What is the basis of symbolization in cartographic generalization?

    <p>Replacing all the content of the map with symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of classification in cartography?

    <p>To divide things into specific classes according to common standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of merging in cartographic generalization?

    <p>To join or unify small geographical phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deletion and selection involve in cartographic generalization?

    <p>Limiting to showing necessary features on the map and removing less important features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Simplification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of exaggeration in cartographic generalization?

    <p>To increase the size and area of symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of symbolization in cartography?

    <p>To replace all the content of the map with symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does displacement involve in the context of cartographic generalization?

    <p>Simple movement of symbols from their actual locations to nearby places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Simplification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of cartographic generalization?

    <p>To simplify geographic features while maintaining their essential characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered during the generalization process of a map?

    <p>The color scheme of the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be negatively affected if too much information is lost during the generalization of a map?

    <p>The map user's experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be preserved about the features depicted on maps during the generalization process?

    <p>Their general typical features and special characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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