Create Map Layout Flashcards
When you are ready to share your map outside the GIS, you can choose from two basic formats, which are?
A static map on a page (either printed or an image file) or published as a dynamic web map
What kind of map can provide the following elements: 1) Map elements that provide more information beyond the map symbols, labels, and text 2) A map layout that arranges the map elements in a way that your audience can most easily interpret 3) A hard copy printout, which your audience may require for sharing, inclusion in reports, or documentation
printable map
What kind of maps offer several advantages: 1) A format that can be viewed anywhere at any time with a computer or mobile device 2) Ability to zoom and pan to show multiple map extents at multiple scales 3) A format that may be easier for your users to share than a printed page or electronic file
Dynamic web maps
In which two ways are static maps and dynamic (web) maps different?
Only static maps have map layouts, which contain informative map elements.
Static maps can use any map projection that your project requires.
When designing a map for use outside of a GIS, which two considerations affect the choice of the map format (static or dynamic)?
Map extent
Target audience
What adds explanation of the map symbolization that you choose? You can omit well-known symbols that would already be familiar to your audience.
A legend
What is a primary map element that provides the map user with information about the map’s purpose? A subtitle is a secondary map element that you can use for extra information.
A title
What help orient your map users by showing distance on the map relative to the ground?
Scale bars
What show the map user where north is?
North arrows
You can use north arrows in ArcGIS Pro to show your map users magnetic north along with geographic (true) north, but for most maps, the extra north arrow is not necessary.
What provide context and increase awareness about where the area of interest is within the larger region?
Inset maps
What is a graphical element that frames your map? It is a property of the map frame in ArcGIS Pro.
A neatline
What is extra textual information about any aspect of your map, including notes about data sources or how data was collected, author credits, feature attributes, or the scale?
Metadata
A mapmaker is creating a map for a local newspaper. Which action should the mapmaker take to provide information about map symbolization to the map users?
Add a legend
Which maps require a map layout and map elements?
Static maps that will be printed or exported as an electronic file
