Cartographic Generalization Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Preserving the general typical features and special characteristics of the features depicted on the maps in accordance with the map’s purpose, subject matter, and scale capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of simplifying the edges and serrations of formal features on a map called?

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

    What does the process of merging refer to in cartography?

    <p>Joining or unifying small geographical phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of classification in cartography?

    <p>Achieving cartographic generalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of displacement in cartography?

    <p>Moving symbols of geographical phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of increasing the size and area of symbols of high relative importance on a map called?

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

    What does symbolization involve in cartography?

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

    What is the primary purpose of deletion and selection in cartography?

    <p>Limiting the necessary features on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of generalization in cartography?

    <p>Achieving cartographic generalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of classification involve in cartography?

    <p>Dividing things into specific classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of exaggeration in cartography?

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

    What is the process of joining or unifying several small geographical phenomena spread adjacent to each other called?

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

    What is the process of moving symbols of some geographical phenomena from their actual locations to another nearby place called?

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

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