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What is the origin of the word 'map'?
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?
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?
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?
What is one key characteristic of many maps?
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What is the significance of maps in human history?
What is the significance of maps in human history?
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