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What is generalization in cartography?
What is generalization in cartography?
- The process of adding complexity to geographic features on a map for better understanding
- The process of distorting geographic features to fit a specific agenda
- The process of completely removing geographic features from a map
- The process of simplifying geographic features on a map while maintaining their essential characteristics (correct)
What are the factors that affect the generalization process in cartography?
What are the factors that affect the generalization process in cartography?
- The political boundaries and population density of the depicted areas
- The goal or purpose of the map and preserving the original map information (correct)
- The size of the paper used for printing the map and the language of the map labels
- The color scheme and font style used on the map
Why is generalization important in cartography?
Why is generalization important in cartography?
- To make the map more complex and detailed
- To increase the size of the map
- To make the map more readable and easier to understand (correct)
- To add unnecessary geographic features
What is the aim of generalization in cartography?
What is the aim of generalization in cartography?
What is the process of simplifying the edges and serrations of formal features on a map called?
What is the process of simplifying the edges and serrations of formal features on a map called?
What does the process of merging refer to in cartography?
What does the process of merging refer to in cartography?
What is the main goal of classification in cartography?
What is the main goal of classification in cartography?
What is the purpose of displacement in cartography?
What is the purpose of displacement in cartography?
What is the process of increasing the size and area of symbols of high relative importance on a map called?
What is the process of increasing the size and area of symbols of high relative importance on a map called?
What does symbolization involve in cartography?
What does symbolization involve in cartography?
What is the primary purpose of deletion and selection in cartography?
What is the primary purpose of deletion and selection in cartography?
What is the main aim of generalization in cartography?
What is the main aim of generalization in cartography?
What does the process of classification involve in cartography?
What does the process of classification involve in cartography?
What is the purpose of exaggeration in cartography?
What is the purpose of exaggeration in cartography?
What is the process of joining or unifying several small geographical phenomena spread adjacent to each other called?
What is the process of joining or unifying several small geographical phenomena spread adjacent to each other called?
What is the process of moving symbols of some geographical phenomena from their actual locations to another nearby place called?
What is the process of moving symbols of some geographical phenomena from their actual locations to another nearby place called?
