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What is the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while still maintaining their essential characteristics?
What is the process of simplifying geographic features on a map while still maintaining their essential characteristics?
- Reduction
- Generalization (correct)
- Selection
- Modification
What are the factors that affect the generalization process in cartography?
What are the factors that affect the generalization process in cartography?
- The goal or purpose of the map and preserving the original map information (correct)
- The scale and color scheme of the map
- The type of projection used and the legend of the map
- The latitude and longitude lines and the map's orientation
Why is generalization important in cartography?
Why is generalization important in cartography?
- To emphasize complex geographic features
- To make the map more visually appealing
- To make the map more readable and easier to understand (correct)
- To increase the number of geographic features on the map
What is the aim of 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?
What is the aim of 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?
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?
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?
Which process involves increasing the size and area of some symbols of high relative importance to ensure their clear appearance on the map?
Which process involves increasing the size and area of some symbols of high relative importance to ensure their clear appearance on the map?
What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with point, line, and cadastral symbols representing the features and phenomena in the geographical area?
What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with point, line, and cadastral symbols representing the features and phenomena in the geographical area?
What does displacement involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
What does displacement involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
What is the primary goal of classification in cartography?
What is the primary goal of classification in cartography?
What is the main purpose of exaggeration in the context of map creation?
What is the main purpose of exaggeration in the context of map creation?
What does merging involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
What does merging involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
What is the purpose of symbolization in map creation?
What is the purpose of symbolization in map creation?
What is the primary goal of simplification in the context of map design?
What is the primary goal of simplification in the context of map design?
What does deletion and selection involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
What does deletion and selection involve in the context of cartographic generalization?
What is the nature of the relationship between reduction and generalization in map creation?
What is the nature of the relationship between reduction and generalization in map creation?
What is the purpose of displacement in the context of map design?
What is the purpose of displacement in the context of map design?
