GST 101 - Module 4 Self-assessment Quiz

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Self-assessment quiz for GST 101 - Module 4 - Displaying Geospatial Data

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1.

A map is the primary output of a geographic information system.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Maps are the primary output of a GIS. However, a GIS can output many, many other things, such as data sets, statistics, movies, pictures, and web services.

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2.

There are three kinds of maps: Reference, Thematic, and Qualitative .
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
There are two types of maps: Reference and Thematic.

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3.

A cartographer is someone who studies the philosophical and theoretical bases of the rules for making maps.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Cartography (and, therefore, cartographers) has been an established profession for hundreds of years.

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4.

A qualitative map shows numerical data.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
A qualitative map shows kinds of things. A quantitative map shows numerical data.

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5.

The three mediums of maps are: tangible, virtual, and mental.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Only tangible and virtual maps can be shared between people.

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6.

A large scale map shows a large geographic area, and a small scale map shows a small geographic area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Large scale maps show a small geographic area. "Large scale" refers to the relatively large size of the scale ratio (ex: 1:10,000,000).
Small scale maps show a large geographic area. "Small scale" refers to the relatively small size of the scale ratio (ex: 1:24,000).

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7.

Important items on a map should be placed towards the edges of the map.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The most important features on a map should be placed towards the center of the map so they catch the map reader's attention more easily.

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8.

Ethically, a cartographer should use symbols to bias a map.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Cartographers should strive to never introduce bias into a map.

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9.

The primary purpose of a map is to visually communicate information.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Maps are visual communication devices.

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10.

Cartographers should include any and all information available on a map because they never know what is useful to the map reader.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Maps should only include relevant features that assist the map reader in understanding the message of the map. Just because you have the data does not mean it should be included on the map.

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GST 101 - Module 4 Self-assessment Quiz

A map is the primary output of a geographic information system.

There are three kinds of maps: Reference, Thematic, and Qualitative .

A cartographer is someone who studies the philosophical and theoretical bases of the rules for making maps.

A qualitative map shows numerical data.

The three mediums of maps are: tangible, virtual, and mental.

A large scale map shows a large geographic area, and a small scale map shows a small geographic area.

Important items on a map should be placed towards the edges of the map.

Ethically, a cartographer should use symbols to bias a map.

The primary purpose of a map is to visually communicate information.

Cartographers should include any and all information available on a map because they never know what is useful to the map reader.