Presenting GIS data Flashcards
1
Q
What is cartography?
A
The art and science of map-making
2
Q
What color model is used for printing maps?
A
CMYK
3
Q
A small-scale map shows a _______ geographic area than a large-scale map.
A
Larger
4
Q
1:5,000 would indicate a ______ scale map
A
Large
5
Q
1:100,000,000 would indicate a _____ scale map
A
Small
6
Q
On a very small-scale map, cities would likely be shown as:
A
Points.
7
Q
What map element represents the orientation of the map?
A
The north arrow.
8
Q
What map element explains the symbols on the map?
A
The legend.
9
Q
What map element is a representation of the equivalent distances?
A
The scale bar.
10
Q
All maps should have what to make sure they don’t appear distorted?
A
A projected coordinate system (PCS)
