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What is the purpose of generalization in cartography?
What is the purpose of generalization in cartography?
- To remove all geographic features from the map
- To simplify geographic features on a map while maintaining their essential characteristics (correct)
- To increase the complexity of geographic features for better understanding
- To completely redraw the map with simplified features
What factors affect the generalization process in cartography?
What factors affect the generalization process in cartography?
- The size of the paper used for the map and the type of ink
- The color scheme and font style of the map
- The goal or purpose of the map and preserving original map information (correct)
- The weather conditions during map creation and the map designer's favorite features
What is the aim of preserving the original map information during generalization?
What is the aim of preserving the original map information during generalization?
- To increase the map's complexity for advanced users
- To completely overhaul the original map information
- To prevent negative effects on the map user due to loss of information (correct)
- To add more geographical accuracy to the map
What is the process of generalization in cartography?
What is the process of generalization in cartography?
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 symbols of high relative importance to ensure their clear visibility on the map?
Which process involves increasing the size and area of symbols of high relative importance to ensure their clear visibility on the map?
What does displacement involve in cartography?
What does displacement involve in cartography?
What is the primary purpose of classification in cartography?
What is the primary purpose of classification in cartography?
Which process involves limiting the representation on the map to necessary features based on the map’s purpose and removing less important features?
Which process involves limiting the representation on the map to necessary features based on the map’s purpose and removing less important features?
What is the primary goal of generalization in cartography?
What is the primary goal of generalization in cartography?
In cartography, what is the process of joining or unifying several small geographical phenomena spread adjacent to each other?
In cartography, what is the process of joining or unifying several small geographical phenomena spread adjacent to each other?
What is the basis of symbolization in cartography?
What is the basis of symbolization in cartography?
Which process involves increasing the size and area of symbols of high relative importance?
Which process involves increasing the size and area of symbols of high relative importance?
What is the primary purpose of simplification in cartography?
What is the primary purpose of simplification in cartography?
What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with symbols representing the geographical phenomena?
What is the process of replacing all the content of the map with symbols representing the geographical phenomena?
What is the main goal of deletion and selection in cartography?
What is the main goal of deletion and selection in cartography?
