Practice Basics of Cartography - 7.1 | 7. Cartography and Thematic Mapping | Geo Informatics
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7.1 - Basics of Cartography

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define cartography in two sentences.

💡 Hint: What does 'cartography' imply about creating and using maps?

Question 2

Easy

What is a map scale?

💡 Hint: Think of how distances measured on the map relate to actual ground distances.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does cartography primarily deal with?

  • Map-making
  • Weather forecasting
  • City planning

💡 Hint: What activity involves drawing and studying maps?

Question 2

True or False: A small-scale map shows a larger area with less detail.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how detailed a world map is.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with creating a thematic map showing amenities across a city. How would you decide on the symbols to use and the projection for your map? Explain your thought process.

💡 Hint: Consider accessibility and clarity for map users.

Question 2

Discuss how different map projections could affect data interpretation in urban planning. Cite specific examples.

💡 Hint: Think about how visible features might change based on perspective.

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