1.1 Cartographic Skills

• What do thematic maps use to illustrate distributions?

  Colors or patterns
• Map scales indicate the relationship between distances on a map and corresponding distances on the ground
• Match the map projection with its distortion type:

  Mercator ↔️ Area distortion

  Conic ↔️ Distance distortion

  Azimuthal ↔️ Shape distortion
• Understanding both map symbols and legends is crucial for accurate map interpretation.

  True
• Topographic maps use contour lines to represent elevation.

  True
• Match the map type with its use:

  Topographic Maps ↔️ Hiking and landscape planning

  Thematic Maps ↔️ Analyzing statistical data

  Plan Maps ↔️ City planning and urban development
• Topographic maps use contour lines to represent elevation.


  True
• Ratio scales express the relationship between map and ground distances numerically.

  True
• Match the map projection with its characteristic:

  1️⃣ Mercator

  2️⃣ Conic

  3️⃣ Azimuthal
• Which map projection accurately shows distances and direction from a central point?

  Azimuthal
• Understanding map symbols and legends is crucial for accurate map interpretation.


  True
• The longitude/latitude method is universally standardized
• What type of map uses contour lines to show elevation?

  Topographic map
• Topographic maps are useful for activities like hiking and landscape planning.


  True
• Topographic maps use contour lines to represent elevation.
• Match the map type with its key features:

  Topographic Maps ↔️ Natural terrain features, contour lines

  Thematic Maps ↔️ Specific theme or data, color/pattern distributions

  Plan Maps ↔️ Detailed urban layout, high accuracy
• Topographic maps use contour lines to represent elevation.


  True
• Match the map type with its key feature:

  Topographic Maps ↔️ Natural terrain features

  Thematic Maps ↔️ Specific theme or data

  Plan Maps ↔️ Detailed city or area layout
• What is the purpose of map projections?

  Transform Earth onto a plane
• What do map legends explain the meaning of?

  Map symbols
• Why are map legends important for interpreting maps?

  They link symbols to features
• What are plan maps used for primarily?

  Detailed city or area planning
• What are plan maps used for?

  City or area planning
• What is the primary purpose of plan maps?

  City or area planning
• What is the representation of a linear scale?

  Graphical bar
• The conic projection is good for mid-latitudes
• Map legends link symbols to their corresponding real-world features
• Match the locating method with its description:

  Grid Reference ↔️ Uses letters and numbers

  Coordinate System ↔️ Employs standard X and Y

  Longitude/Latitude ↔️ Specifies position with geographical coordinates
• Interpreting and using map scales is crucial for accurate distance measurement.


  True
• Which map type is essential for urban development and city planning?

  Plan map
• What are the three main types of maps commonly used in geographical studies?

  Topographic, thematic, plan maps
• What are plan maps primarily used for?

  Urban development
• Thematic maps are useful for visualizing geographical trends.


  True
• What is the purpose of map scales?

  Show distance relationships
• Map projections transform the three-dimensional Earth onto a two-dimensional plane.
• Map symbols use shapes, colors, and patterns to convey information about the landscape.


  True
• The coordinate system employs standard X and Y coordinates.
• A linear scale is helpful for planning routes and measuring distances directly on the map.


  True
• Plan maps are large-scale representations used for detailed urban or area planning.
• Order the three main types of map scales based on their representation:

  1️⃣ Ratio Scales (Numerical)

  2️⃣ Statement Scales (Verbal)

  3️⃣ Linear Scales (Graphical)