Question 1

A graphic scale is preferred when making a map in a GIS environment because&#10;A) it is easy to draw&#10;B) it is nice&#10;C) all cartographic elements must be graphic&#10;D) representative fractions change when the map is drafted at different scales

Accepted Answer

A graphic scale maintains a consistent ratio of distance on the map to actual distance on the ground, regardless of the scale at which the map is drawn. This is important in GIS environments where maps may be viewed or printed at different scales. Representative fractions, on the other hand, indicate the relationship between map distance and ground distance based on a specific scale, so they can become inaccurate if the map is viewed or printed at a different scale.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A) A thematic map shows the distribution of a single attribute, not the relationship between several different attributes&#10;B) A thematic map can be made using one or several map data layers&#10;C) A topographic map is stored in a single map data layer in GIS&#10;D) A map data layer in GIS cannot be used to make a map

Accepted Answer

A thematic map can be made using one or several map data layers. It is not limited to showing only a single attribute, and can also show the relationship between different attributes. Topographic maps are not the same as thematic maps and may have multiple layers, and map data layers in GIS are used to create maps.

Question 3

Which type of map is most suitable for mapping soil types?&#10;A) area qualitative map&#10;B) dot map&#10;C) isoline map&#10;D) choropleth map

Accepted Answer

Area qualitative maps are most suitable for mapping soil types because they can effectively represent different types of soils across various regions using distinct colors or patterns, making it easy to distinguish between them.

Question 4

Which type of map is most suitable for mapping average household income by suburb?&#10;A) area qualitative map&#10;B) choropleth map&#10;C) graduated symbol map&#10;D) hypsometric map

Accepted Answer

Choropleth maps are the most suitable for mapping average household income by suburb as they use different shades of color or patterns to represent different values of data for specific geographic areas, such as suburbs. This allows viewers to easily compare the income levels between different suburbs.

Question 5

Which type of map is most suitable for mapping air temperature?&#10;A) area qualitative map&#10;B) choropleth map&#10;C) proportional symbol map&#10;D) hypsometric map

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Question 6

Which map projection should be chosen for maps showing routes?&#10;A) equal area projection&#10;B) equidistant projection&#10;C) conformal projection&#10;D) none of them

Accepted Answer

Conformal projections preserve the shape of small features, making them ideal for maps showing routes.

Question 7

Which map projection should be chosen for maps showing population density?&#10;A) equal area projection&#10;B) equidistant projection&#10;C) conformal projection&#10;D) none of them

Accepted Answer

The equal area projection is the best choice for maps showing population density because it accurately represents the size and distribution of areas on the map. This allows for the comparison of population densities between different regions without distortion.

Question 8

Which data classification method is particularly useful for showing patterns inherent in the data?&#10;A) equal interval&#10;B) natural breaks&#10;C) quantile&#10;D) standard deviation

Accepted Answer

Natural breaks classification method is particularly useful for showing patterns inherent in the data as it identifies groupings of data based on their natural groupings or gaps in the data distribution. This can help to highlight any underlying patterns, clusters, or outliers in the data.

Question 9

Which data classification method may produce classes containing no features?&#10;A) equal interval&#10;B) natural breaks&#10;C) quantile&#10;D) standard deviation

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Question 10

Which data classification method shows deviation from the mean?&#10;A) equal interval&#10;B) natural breaks&#10;C) quantile&#10;D) standard deviation

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation uses the deviation from the mean to classify data into groups, making it the best choice for this question. Equal interval, natural breaks, and quantile methods do not consider the deviation from the mean.

Question 11

Shapes of map symbols show a quantitative difference, therefore, they are used for symbolising quantitative data.

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Question 12

The extensional method for building a visual hierarchy in a map is most often used for&#10;A) ranking line or point symbols to force the most important elements to stand out&#10;B) distinguishing between classes and subclasses of area features&#10;C) enhancing the separation of the main map body from the background&#10;D) none of the above

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Question 13

Which of the following methods is used for enhancing the separation of the main map body from the background?&#10;A) extensional method&#10;B) subdivisional method&#10;C) stereogrammic method

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Question 14

In a map layout, the map body should be placed&#10;A) at the visual centre&#10;B) below the scale bar&#10;C) below the legend&#10;D) above the title

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Question 15

A 2.5D phenomenon is considered as&#10;A) a 3D phenomenon with the third dimension representing a single attribute value&#10;B) a 3D phenomenon with the third dimension representing various attribute values&#10;C) a 2D phenomenon with the third dimension representing a single attribute value&#10;D) a 2D phenomenon with the third dimension representing various attribute values

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Question 16

Cartographic animations can show changes in&#10;A) location&#10;B) attribute&#10;C) time&#10;D) all of the above

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Deck 8: Spatial Visualisation