Types of Maps

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What happens to the data if the general map area is not properly designed?

  • It becomes more prominent
  • It obscures itself (correct)
  • It becomes less accurate
  • It becomes more detailed

What is the primary focus of a general purpose map?

  • Displaying topographic features
  • Illustrating mental maps
  • Emphasizing location (correct)
  • Showing thematic relationships

What determines the importance and priority of map elements in the visual hierarchy?

  • The type of map being created
  • The purpose of the map
  • The cartographer's personal preference
  • The accuracy and creativity of the cartographer (correct)

Where should the most important information be featured on a map?

<p>Near the top or to the left of the map (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a locator map?

<p>To provide a general sense of location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map would show the relationship between natural and human-made features?

<p>General purpose map (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of a defensible reason for each map element?

<p>It justifies the inclusion of each element on the map (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map would show the relationship between roads and their connections?

<p>Road map (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cartographer in determining the visual hierarchy of a map?

<p>To determine the most important elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a general purpose map and a thematic map?

<p>The purpose of the map (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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