LEC 4 - The Map

Question 1

Map Definiton

Answer 1

Two-dimensional graphical representation of the world
- Communicates information
- Socially constructed
- Analyzes spatial problems

Question 2

Maps reflect

Answer 2

Statements of Power and authority
Cultural worldviews and biases
Anxieties
Justification for necessary action

Question 3

Key considerations in the production and understanding of maps

Answer 3

Scale
Perspective
Projection
Type

Question 4

Scale

Answer 4

Indicates the spatial relationship between real-world locations, distances and areas and their representation on the map

Question 5

Large scale vs small scale

Answer 5

Small scale - shows large areas but show very little detail
Large scale - shows smaller areas and have greater levels of detail

Question 6

Perspective

Answer 6

How is a map oriented
- using a north arrow or a compass rose

Question 7

Dot Map

Answer 7

Reveal. patterns of spatial concentrations or disperson
- Density, origins, etc.

Question 8

Choropleth maps

Answer 8

Communicate information using colour, shading
- population density, growth/decline, aging, etc.

Question 9

Isopleth Maps

Answer 9

Use colour to connect locations of equal data value
- Rainfall, temp, etc.

Question 10

Cartograms

Answer 10

Space is distorted to emphasize particular attributes
- Election outcomes, population sizes

Question 11

Geographic Information Science (GIS)

Answer 11

Tool for analyzing complex spatial problems
- Maps have multiple layers of data