The Development of Modern Cartography
Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the development of modern cartography, the science of making maps. It covers topics such as the history of cartography, the different types of maps, and the tools and techniques used to create them. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: cartography mapmaking history of cartography types of maps tools and techniques of cartography |
Who is considered the father of modern cartography?
What was the first printed atlas?
Which type of map shows the physical features of a region?
What is the difference between a map and a globe?
Which tool is used to measure distances on a map?
What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
Which type of map shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon?
What is the difference between a map projection and a coordinate system?
Which type of map is used for navigation?
What is the difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map?
Which type of map is used to show the boundaries of countries and states?
What is the difference between a choropleth map and a dot map?
What is the difference between a pie chart and a bar chart?
What is the difference between a line graph and a scatter plot?