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What is the origin of the word 'map'?

  • It originates from the Greek word 'mappos' meaning 'representation'
  • It comes from the medieval Latin 'Mappa mundi', where 'mappa' meant 'napkin' or 'cloth' and 'mundi' meant 'the world' (correct)
  • It is a combination of the words 'matter' and 'shape' in English
  • It is derived from the Arabic word 'mape' which means 'to depict'
  • What are some examples of spaces that maps may represent?

  • Geography, brain mapping, DNA mapping, computer network topology mapping (correct)
  • Geography, political boundaries, historical events, fictional stories
  • Geography, mathematical equations, chemical reactions, architectural designs
  • Geography, astronomy, oceanography, computer programming
  • What does the text say about the tradition of geographic maps?

  • The tradition of geographic maps is relatively new and started in the medieval period
  • Geographic maps of territory have a very long tradition and exist from ancient times (correct)
  • The tradition of geographic maps started in the 18th century
  • Geographic maps were not traditionally used and only gained popularity recently
  • In what dimensions can the space being mapped be represented?

    <p>Two dimensional, three dimensional, or even more abstract spaces of any dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of maps mentioned in the text?

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