Exploring the evolution of cartography, this overview delves into the art and science of map-making from ancient times to the present. It highlights the diverse roles of contemporary maps, including navigation and planning, and discusses the cultural perspectives influencing map orientation. The text also examines map scale and accuracy, the challenges of cartographic projections and distortions, and the language of maps through symbols and symbology.
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Definition of Cartography
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Earliest Known Maps
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Mercator Projection Importance
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______ and ______ companies often perform surveys to aid in the detailed creation of maps.
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The ______ ______ is known for its highly accurate military surveys.
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Modern maps may display thematic layers like ______, ______, and ______, which are vital for research and industry.
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Medieval T and O maps orientation
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Ptolemy's 'Geography' impact on map orientation
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Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion map purpose
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Maps of ______ often have a consistent scale, whereas maps depicting larger areas must account for the Earth's ______.
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Due to the ______ shape of the Earth, world maps cannot maintain a ______ scale.
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Despite the challenges, maps aim to minimize scale ______ and provide a ______ scale for reasonable accuracy.
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Purpose of map projection choice
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Types of projection properties
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______ use symbols and color codes to represent various features like transportation routes and political boundaries.
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A ______ is typically used to explain the symbols and color codes on a map.
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To improve readability, ______ may remove or simplify certain details on maps.
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Maps might feature ______ to offer more context or detailed views of specific regions.
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The purpose of insets on maps is to address the limitations of the main map's ______ or ______.
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