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What is the purpose of a coordinate reference system in a map space?

To create a map legend
To organize the space and define the position of each object (correct)
To determine the spatial resolution
To define the shape of the land

What type of map represents terrain via contour lines with other geographic features?

Planometric Maps
Geographic Information Systems
Raster Data Model
Topographic Maps (correct)

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

Road networks
Points that are of the same elevation (correct)
Different types of terrain
Boundaries between geographic features

What is the purpose of cells in the Raster Data Model?

To define the spatial resolution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of map represents flat surfaces without geographic features?

Planometric Maps (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the value stored for each cell in the Raster Data Model?

The type of object or condition found at the location (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map legend?

To explain the symbols and features on a map (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Planometric and Topographic Maps?

Planometric maps represent flat surfaces, while topographic maps represent terrain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of geographic information systems?

To capture, store, analyze, and display geographically referenced data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data model represents space as a collection of homogeneous units?

Raster Data Model (D) Signup and view all the answers

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