Cartography Classification

Question 1

What is a map ?

Answer 1

This is a graphic depiction of a geographic realm , where real world features have been replaced with symbols at the correct spatial location at a reduced scale.

Question 2

What is cartography

Answer 2

This is the study and practice of making maps . Combines science, techniques and aesthetics.

Question 3

Use of a map

Answer 3

Communicate results of an analysis
Create or highlight a specific message
Communicate information
Communicate spatial relationships

Question 4

What controls map design

Answer 4

Purpose
Reality
Available data
Map scale

Question 5

What are the two types of maps , define them

Answer 5

Thematic and topographic maps

Thematic maps : these are maps that depict a particular topic or theme ( like population density etc.)
Topographic maps : maps which display all physical features of a landscape ( mountains , rivers, valleys, elevation changes etc.)

Question 6

What is the correlation between national maps and projection

Answer 6

Countries usually select projections that minimize distortion.

Question 7

True or false: A map should have visual balance with the most important information at the top and the least at the bottom

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Map symbolization general rules

Answer 8

Quantitative symbols should have a logical progression of low to high
Qualitative symbols should not be ranked and should differ only in type .

Question 9

Map classification rules

Answer 9

Equal intervals: good for. Familiar data range
Natural breaks
Quantiles
Data card deviation