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Questions and Answers
Which element is considered sensitive to the context in which the map will be read?
Which element is considered sensitive to the context in which the map will be read?
- Scale
- Sub-title (correct)
- Legend
- Orientation (North Arrow)
What element is found on almost all maps regardless of the theme?
What element is found on almost all maps regardless of the theme?
- Direction
- Scale
- Neatline/Frameline
- Title (correct)
Which element is used selectively to assist effective communication on a map?
Which element is used selectively to assist effective communication on a map?
- Projection
- Accompanying text (correct)
- Neatline/Frameline
- Source of data
What element provides information about the sources of data used in the map?
What element provides information about the sources of data used in the map?
What should a cartographer consider when developing a design for a map?
What should a cartographer consider when developing a design for a map?
What do pictographic symbols on a map represent?
What do pictographic symbols on a map represent?
What is the purpose of experimenting with map layouts?
What is the purpose of experimenting with map layouts?
What should a cartographer consider when arranging elements in a map?
What should a cartographer consider when arranging elements in a map?
What should a cartographer consider when designing a map?
What should a cartographer consider when designing a map?
What does visual contrast relate to in map design?
What does visual contrast relate to in map design?
What is the 'figure' in the figure-ground relationship in cartographic design?
What is the 'figure' in the figure-ground relationship in cartographic design?
What is the purpose of achieving 'harmony' in map design?
What is the purpose of achieving 'harmony' in map design?
What should be the focus when placing text on a map?
What should be the focus when placing text on a map?
What is the purpose of visual hierarchy in map design?
What is the purpose of visual hierarchy in map design?
What is the most important consideration for a cartographer when developing a map?
What is the most important consideration for a cartographer when developing a map?
What should a cartographer keep in mind when experimenting with map layouts?
What should a cartographer keep in mind when experimenting with map layouts?
