Maps and Mapping Exam 1 with 100% complete solutions

Map correct answersKimerling et al.: - Any geographical image of the environment. Arthur Robinson - A drawn representation of geographic space - A representation, which is definable in its relationships of distance, direction - Maps are on flat surfaces - Maps show geographic criteria which are generalized • Dictionary: - A representation, usually on a flat surface of a region at the earth or heavens. - Definitions are a bit variable in the scope of "mappishness". two basic types of images that can be used as (or turned into) maps: correct answers• Physical images: cartographic products, real "stuff" dealing with the world around us • Cognitive images: our mind's picture of the important real "stuff" Cartographic maps correct answers• Stable, correct images when compared to cognitive maps - Examples: Globes Physical models Line maps Photos? NO Digital Imagery? NO • Excellent sources of mental map data if you know how to use them correctly Why study maps? correct answers- Historically: Map making has been taught for a really long time. - More Recently: Experience has found that teaching map making did not effectively train map users to use and read maps.