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Which characteristic is typically associated with effective map design?
Which characteristic is typically associated with effective map design?
- Confusion in symbols
- Lack of ownership
- Overcomplication of elements
- Clarity of information (correct)
Stiffness is a characteristic of effective map design.
Stiffness is a characteristic of effective map design.
False (B)
List one primary purpose of maps.
List one primary purpose of maps.
Administrative purposes
Good map design requires __________ of information.
Good map design requires __________ of information.
In map design, what is essential for effective communication?
In map design, what is essential for effective communication?
Environmental information is unaffected by map design.
Environmental information is unaffected by map design.
What is one effect of poor map design?
What is one effect of poor map design?
Match the map characteristics with their descriptions:
Match the map characteristics with their descriptions:
What is the primary purpose of map making?
What is the primary purpose of map making?
User-generated content in cartography is official and reliable.
User-generated content in cartography is official and reliable.
What does remote sensing involve?
What does remote sensing involve?
The earliest understanding of maps included themes that displayed multiple ________.
The earliest understanding of maps included themes that displayed multiple ________.
Which ancient figure is noted for creating an early map?
Which ancient figure is noted for creating an early map?
Match the following types of maps with their descriptions:
Match the following types of maps with their descriptions:
Increased reliance on user-generated maps can lead to a decrease in accuracy.
Increased reliance on user-generated maps can lead to a decrease in accuracy.
What event can be prevented with the use of cadastral property boundary maps?
What event can be prevented with the use of cadastral property boundary maps?
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Study Notes
Map Characteristics
- Maps are used to represent the Earth’s physical features using symbols
- Stiffening, information gathering & analysis
- Maps are used for diverse reasons
- Information can be sourced from different sources
- May not be experienced, but can learn from information gathered
- Information accuracy depends on the source and environment
- Can be used by professionals and non-professionals
Good Map Design
- Should be understandable
- Should be easy to navigate
- Information should be clearly labeled
- Should be informative
- Users should have ownership of data
- Users can create their own maps for administrative & other purposes
Professional Map Production
- Cartography is the practice and the process of making a map
- Cartography is a tool used by the public
- Cartography is a valuable skill needed to understand historical documents
Cartography in the Digital Age
- User generated content can be easily shared
- Increased risk of inaccurate maps due to crowdsourcing techniques
- Remote Sensing: science of collecting geographical data from a distance, using technologies like satellites
- Cadastral surveys help reestablish property boundaries
Historical Maps
- Ptolemy's Map is the key work that marked a significant turning point in the history of cartography
- Early maps featured multiple themes and contained a lot of information
- Cartography has evolved to include digital maps
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