18 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a tangent conic projection?
It touches the Earth at a single latitude
Which of the following is not a type of azimuthal or planar projection?
Cylindrical
What does a representative fraction map scale, such as 1:24,000, indicate?
The map reduces everything on the Earth to one 24,000th of its real size
Which type of map scale shows more detail but less area?
Large-scale map
What is the purpose of a graphical scale on a map?
To provide a visual indication of the actual distance between two points
Which type of map projection preserves directions from a central point?
Azimuthal projection
Which of the following is NOT a reason for projecting the Earth's surface onto a plane?
It's easier to measure distance on a curved surface
Which property of map projections ensures the correct representation of shapes?
Conformality
What is the relationship between conformality (shape) and equivalence (size) in map projections?
A cartographer has to decide which one to sacrifice
What is the primary purpose of map projections?
To translate latitude and longitude on the Earth's surface to x and y coordinates on a plane
Which of the following is NOT a property of map projections?
Orthogonality
What is the primary reason that map projections involve distortion?
Converting from a 3D surface to a 2D plane is not straightforward
Which of the following is considered a large-scale map compared to a map with an RF of 1:1,000,000?
A map with an RF of 1:1,000
What is the primary purpose of a reference map?
To deliver location information to the map user
Which of the following statements about reference maps is true?
Reference maps are used primarily for teaching and display
Which type of map is used to illustrate the physical features of land and water within an area?
Physical map
How do thematic maps differ from reference maps?
Thematic maps are concerned with a particular theme or topic of interest, while reference maps emphasize the location of geographic features
How can GIS technology be used with road maps?
GIS technology can present maps that change as the user drives, with a voice telling the user which direction to turn
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