Lecture 2

Question 1

spatial thinking finds meaning in (2)

Answer 1

• shape, size, orientation, location, direction, trajectory of obj, processes, phenomena
• relative spatial positions of multiple objects, processes, phenomena

Question 2

3 steps to sparial thinking

Answer 2

1. spatial Qs
2. spatial data
3. spatial solutions

Question 3

cartography

Answer 3

graphic communication of spatial relationships and distributions, and includes the analysis and manipulation of geographic data to enhance representation -> producing, using, studying maps

Question 4

map

Answer 4

static model of the spatial aspects of the real world -> scaled rep/model of geagraphic reality portrayed using a selected set of features on a flat medium

Question 5

topographic/topography

Answer 5

natural reality represented ie. landscape

Question 6

5 types of generalization

Answer 6

1. classification
2. simplification
3. exaggeration
4. symbolization
5. induction

Question 7

3 hierarchies of map design

Answer 7

1. target audience
2. map components
3. arranging features

Question 8

what colour system do computer monitors use

Answer 8

RGB (red, green, blue)

Question 9

what colour system do printers use

Answer 9

CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black)

Question 10

4 mandatory elements of any map

Answer 10

1. map title
2. legend
3. north arrow
4. scale

Question 11

geovisualization

Answer 11

techniques and tools designed to interactively visualize spatial phenomena - 3D rep