GISP Cartography, Data Acquisition & Data Manipula
GISP Cartography, Data Acquisition & Data Manipula
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GISP Cartography, Data Acquisition & Data Manipulation Exam Questions 2024
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GISP Cartography, Data Acquisition & Data Manipulation Exam Questions 2024
What is a thematic map? - ANSWERSA type of map or chart specifically designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. Can include dot, choropleth, dasymetric, isorhythmic, ect..
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GISP Cartography, Data Acquisition &
Data Manipulation Exam Questions 2024
What is a thematic map? - ANSWERSA type of map or chart specifically designed to show a particular
theme connected with a specific geographic area. Can include dot, choropleth, dasymetric, isorhythmic,
ect..
Chloropleth - ANSWERSa thematic map in which ranked classes of some variable are depicted with
shading patterns or colors for predefined zones.
Proportional Symbol Map - ANSWERSType of map that uses a symbol in varying sizes to show the
magnitude of a characteristic
Isarithmic or Isopleth Map - ANSWERSlines of equal value are drawn (contour lines) or ranges of similar
values are filled with similar colors or patterns.
dasymetric map - ANSWERSSimilar to choropleth maps, but the bounds of zones should not match the
administrative boundaries.
multivariate maps - ANSWERSShowing several attributes of a feature within the same symbol.
What are the different types of symbolization values? - ANSWERSSize, shape, orientation, pattern, hue,
value
What is a verbal scale? - ANSWERSExpresses a relationship in words, e.g. one inch equals 16 miles
Visual scale? - ANSWERSA scale bar
Representative scale - ANSWERS1:24,000
, What type of map uses a contour line? - ANSWERSIsoline, isopleth, isarithm. a function of two variables
is a curve along which the function has a constant value.
Describe serif font and when it should be used - and when should sans serif font be used? -
ANSWERSSerif font is New Roman, Courier New, Garamond, Georgia ( have little hats) and should be
used for natural and geographic features. Best used in big paragraphs. Sans serif is smooth (Helvetica,
Arial, Calibri) and best used in small point style and cultural features.
What is leading in typography? - ANSWERSthe space between lines of text
What is tracking in typography? - ANSWERSThe space between letters in a block of text.
What is kerning in typography? - ANSWERSThe adjustment of the space between two specific characters
for their relative shape. Very subjective.
What is a cartogram? - ANSWERSA map that intentionally distorts geographic space on a given variable.
What is a chorochromatic /area class map? - ANSWERSRepresents a categorical or nominal variable
distributed over space. Soils and geology maps are a good example.
equal area projection - ANSWERSshows the size of regions in correct relation to one another but distorts
shape. Albers equal area conic.
Conformal Projection - ANSWERSA map that maintains the correct shape of features on the Earth but
distorts their relative size to one another. Good for navigational charts and weather maps. Lambert
conformal conic and Mercator.
Azimuthal Projection - ANSWERSa map projection in which a region of the earth is projected onto a
plane tangential to the surface, typically at a pole or the equator. Can be combined with any of the other
three such as equal area, equidistant.
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