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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?

<p>Some are dynamic or interactive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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