Lecture 4 18/01/2017

Question 1

Cartography

Answer 1

1. The science or practice of
2. creating 2D and 3D representations of earth;
3. the practice of map mapping.

Question 2

Graticule

Answer 2

1. A grid structure
2. with an associated coordinate system
3. Overlaid on a map
4. used to define points, lines, and areas within the extents of that map.

Question 3

Where are the metadata sources listed on a map?

Answer 3

bottom right

Question 4

DEM

Answer 4

digital elevation model

Question 5

What are some of the foundational pieces of good map design?

Answer 5

1. Ground (the background)
2. Figure (the map)
3. Graticule/Grid
4. Layout
5. Typography (e.g., Font, text size, colour, etc)
6. Title
7. Metadata/Sources
8. North Arrow
9. Legend
10. Scale Bar

Question 6

What is a an Isometric Map?

Answer 6

1. A map with DATA CONTROL POINTS
2. joined by isolines
3. plotted on a representational statistical surface
4. of a predefined geographic area.

Question 7

What is an Isopleth Map?

Answer 7

1. A map with CONCEPTUAL DATA POINTS
2. joined by isolines
3. plotted on a representational statistical surface
4. of a predefined geographic area.

Question 8

What’s the difference between Topographic and Bathymetric Maps?

Answer 8

Topographic:

1. A map displaying lines of equal elevation (contour lines)
2. above a datum (earths surface).

Bathymetry Maps:

1. A map displaying a line of equal depth (bathymetric lines)
2. below a datum (earths subsurface).

Question 9

What is a chloropleth map?

Answer 9

1. A map with
2. differences in shading, colouring, or the placing of symbols within predefined areas
3. to indicate average data values with in those areas.

Question 10

What are examples of Isarithmic Maps?

Answer 10

1. Isometric
2. Isopleth
3. Topographic
4. Bathymetric