16 Questions
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
What is the process of increasing the size and area of some symbols, of high relative importance, enough to appear clearly on the map?
Exaggeration
What does displacement mean in the context of cartographic generalization?
Simple movement of symbols from their actual locations to nearby places
What is the basis of symbolization in cartographic generalization?
Replacing all the content of the map with symbols
What is the primary goal of classification in cartography?
To divide things into specific classes according to common standards
What is the purpose of merging in cartographic generalization?
To join or unify small geographical phenomena
What does deletion and selection involve in cartographic generalization?
Limiting to showing necessary features on the map and removing less important features
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 is the primary purpose of exaggeration in cartographic generalization?
To increase the size and area of symbols
What is the main goal of symbolization in cartography?
To replace all the content of the map with symbols
What does displacement involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
Simple movement of symbols from their actual locations to nearby places
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 is the main purpose of cartographic generalization?
To simplify geographic features while maintaining their essential characteristics
Which factor is NOT considered during the generalization process of a map?
The color scheme of the map
What can be negatively affected if too much information is lost during the generalization of a map?
The map user's experience
What must be preserved about the features depicted on maps during the generalization process?
Their general typical features and special characteristics
Test your knowledge of cartographic generalization with this quiz. Explore the process of simplifying geographic features on maps while maintaining essential characteristics for readability and understanding.
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