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What is the origin of the word 'map'?

  • Medieval Latin: Mappa mundi, where mappa meant 'napkin' or 'cloth' and mundi 'the world' (correct)
  • Arabic: Qadim al-ard, translating to 'ancient earth'
  • Old English: Landweard, signifying 'land guardian'
  • Greek: Carta geographica, meaning 'geographical chart'
  • In addition to geography, what other spaces can maps represent?

  • Astronomical mapping and celestial mapping
  • Historical mapping and archaeological mapping
  • Topographic mapping and geological mapping
  • Brain mapping and DNA mapping (correct)
  • What does cartography refer to?

  • The process of creating interactive maps
  • The development of mapmaking technology in human history (correct)
  • The art of drawing maps with intricate details
  • The study of geographical features of the Earth's surface
  • What is one key characteristic of many maps?

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    What is the significance of maps in human history?

    <p>They have been one of the most important human inventions for millennia, allowing humans to explain and navigate their way through the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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