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Neatline and Frameline are always presented together on a map.
Neatline and Frameline are always presented together on a map.
False (B)
The scale is a necessary element on every map.
The scale is a necessary element on every map.
False (B)
The north arrow is essential for every map.
The north arrow is essential for every map.
False (B)
The accompanying text is always required on a map.
The accompanying text is always required on a map.
Map elements should be placed on a map without careful consideration
Map elements should be placed on a map without careful consideration
Map symbols can be pictographic and representational
Map symbols can be pictographic and representational
Experimentation is not necessary in achieving an effective map layout
Experimentation is not necessary in achieving an effective map layout
The most important information on a map should be featured near the bottom or right of the map
The most important information on a map should be featured near the bottom or right of the map
Applying the adage 'less is more' can help simplify map design and make it more legible
Applying the adage 'less is more' can help simplify map design and make it more legible
Visual contrast is not important in map design
Visual contrast is not important in map design
Cartographic design includes conceptualization, visualization, and construction of the map
Cartographic design includes conceptualization, visualization, and construction of the map
Figure-ground relationship refers to the part of the map to which we pay attention
Figure-ground relationship refers to the part of the map to which we pay attention
Type rules for map design include avoiding upside-down type and stretching out too much
Type rules for map design include avoiding upside-down type and stretching out too much
Maps should have 'harmony' within themselves according to John K. Wright
Maps should have 'harmony' within themselves according to John K. Wright
An ugly map is likely to inspire confidence regardless of its accuracy
An ugly map is likely to inspire confidence regardless of its accuracy
Clarity is important in map composition
Clarity is important in map composition
