Cartography Quiz

What is the definition of a map according to Thrower (1996)?

• A representation of all or part of the city on a piece of paper

• A representation of the solar system

• A representation of the human body

• A representation of the ocean floor

Answer explanation

According to Thrower (1996), a map is defined as a representation of all or part of the earth on a piece of paper.

How are maps classified according to scale?

• By color

• By shape

• By size

• By communication objective

Answer explanation

Maps are classified according to scale by size, which refers to the ratio of distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.

What is the main characteristic of large scale maps?

• They are used for general purposes

• They have scales less than 1:50,000

• They show a great amount of detail

• They represent large portions of the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

Large scale maps show a great amount of detail, making them suitable for close-up views of specific areas.

What do maps of a city represent?

• Large portions of the city's layout

• Great amount of detail about specific areas

• Small areas like a section of a neighborhood

• Features with considerable magnitude within the city

Answer explanation

Small scale maps represent large portions of the Earth's surface, allowing for a broader view rather than detailed features.

What is the main difference between a city map and a tourist map?

• City maps show all the streets and buildings in a city, tourist maps highlight popular attractions

• City maps focus on public transportation routes, tourist maps show recommended restaurants

• City maps display all neighborhoods equally, tourist maps emphasize sightseeing spots

• City maps have detailed street views, tourist maps provide an overview of the city

Answer explanation

General maps treat all features with equal importance, thematic maps focus on a specific theme

What is the function of cadastral maps?

• To visualize what would be invisible

• To show geographical relationships among various land parcels

• To illustrate the geographical distribution of a particular theme

• To facilitate mobility and navigation needs

Answer explanation

To show geographical relationships among various land parcels

What do plans typically show?

• Boundary lines visible on the ground

• Roadways

• Landforms

• Property boundaries

Answer explanation

Plans typically show boundary lines visible on the ground, which help in defining the areas and layout of a specific piece of land.

What are charts used for in marine navigation?

• To visualize underwater obstacles

• To assist in plotting courses

• To assist mariners at sea and pilots

• To show ocean currents

Answer explanation

To assist mariners at sea and pilots

What is one of the functions of maps mentioned in the text?

• To record and store temporal information

• To serve as a cooking guide

• To reduce the size and complexity of the world

• To provide entertainment

Answer explanation

One of the functions of maps mentioned in the text is to reduce the size and complexity of the world.

What do thematic maps illustrate?

• The spatial association of diverse geographical phenomena

• The measurement of distances

• The location of cadastral maps

• The geographical distribution of a particular theme or phenomenon

Answer explanation

Thematic maps illustrate the geographical distribution of a particular theme or phenomenon.