Spatio-Temporal Mapping and Animated Maps Quiz

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What is the primary focus of Kraak and Ormeling 2021; Fig 8.7?

Multiple maps (small multiples)

Other representations of time (correct)

Animation

Single static map

What is the key feature of cartograms according to Kraak and Ormeling 2021; Fig 8.7?

Use of shades, curves, or dots

Multiple maps (small multiples)

Animation

Geographically diagrammatic statistics (correct)

What is a characteristic of temporal animations as discussed in GEOG 380 - Topic 15?

Linked to chronological time (correct)

Limited value in terms of duration

Display time not linked to 'world time'

Easy to create videos with high interactivity

What is the purpose of 'Dynamic variables' in geovisualization according to GEOG 380 - Topic 15?

Linking display time to 'world time' Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the NASA video 'The Ocean: A Driving Force for Weather and Climate'?

The role of the ocean in weather and climate Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the video 'A Year in the Life of Earth's CO2'?

3:10 mins Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the video 'Animation in ArcGIS Pro'?

Spatiotemporal visualization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the video 'Spatiotemporal visualization'?

Visualizing data over space and time Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the NASA video 'Dynamic Earth'?

General dynamic processes on Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the video 'Arctic Sea ice decline 1980-2015'?

Decline of Arctic sea ice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary content of the video 'Simulation of Aerosols in Earth's Atmosphere'?

Simulating aerosols in Earth's atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What are some issues with mapping spatio-temporal themes?

Difficulty in representing temporal texture Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications for symbology in mapping time?

Continuous or discrete representation Signup and view all the answers

In Minard's 1869 map of Napoleon's 1812 Russia campaign, what does the map primarily illustrate?

Temporal sequence of events Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'temporal texture' refer to in spatio-temporal mapping?

How often a particular event occurs over time Signup and view all the answers

What can mapping change refer to?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of time considered in mapping?

World time, database time, and display time Signup and view all the answers

What are the strengths and weaknesses associated with animated maps?

Enhanced visualization but potential distraction Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of change in attribute in mapping?

Altering the characteristics of the mapped entity Signup and view all the answers

What does mapping change in location and/or geometry entail?

Tracking the movement or transformation of the mapped entity Signup and view all the answers

What are some implications of continuous time in mapping?

Smooth representation of temporal changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of spatio-temporal mapping?

Capturing the relationship between space and time Signup and view all the answers