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What is the origin of the word 'map'?
What is the origin of the word 'map'?
- It comes from the medieval Latin 'Mappa mundi', where 'mappa' meant 'napkin' or 'cloth' and 'mundi' meant 'the world' (correct)
- It is derived from the Arabic word 'mape' meaning 'guide'
- It originates from ancient Greek 'mappos' meaning 'representation'
- It is a combination of the words 'matter' and 'shape'
What can maps represent, according to the text?
What can maps represent, according to the text?
- Only physical geographical features of the Earth
- Spaces with fixed context and scale
- Any space, real or fictional, without regard to context or scale (correct)
- Abstract spaces with only two dimensions
What is the distinguishing feature of dynamic or interactive maps?
What is the distinguishing feature of dynamic or interactive maps?
- They are not fixed to paper or durable medium (correct)
- They are only used for depicting physical geography
- They are two dimensional representations
- They are not commonly used
What is the most common use of maps?
What is the most common use of maps?
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What is the earliest known subject of maps?
What is the earliest known subject of maps?
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