GST 101 - Module 4 Self-assessment Quiz

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

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

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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Maps are visual communication devices.

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  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

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

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  • 4. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Only tangible and virtual maps can be shared between people.

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  • 5. 

    A qualitative map shows numerical data.

    • True

    • False

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

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  • 6. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There are two types of maps: Reference and Thematic.

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  • 8. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 9. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 10. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Cartographers should strive to never introduce bias into a map.

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