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Quiz 3

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Why should a map not be placed such that is centered on the geometric center of the page?
It makes the map appear heavy and unbalanced.
What is an annotation?
labels that are stored individually as features so that each one can be independently placed
What is the "Map extent"?
The range of x-y values displayed in the map frame
When features are "typified"
representative, rather than actual, features are used.
Common problems with legends include
All
Errors in spelling or grammar
Excessive significant figures in value ranges
Including every layer in the legend
A map layout may contain certain map elements in addition to the map itself. Which of the following is not one of these elements?
Classification symbol

Must include:
Graticule grid
Legend
North Arrow
What goes into determining the objective of a map?
All
Purpose of the map
Audience
Medium (on a screen, paper)
Which of the following statements is true?
A layout may contain more than one map frame.
What is "negative space" in terms of a map?
blank areas on a map
In Pro, what is the "reference scale"?
the scale at which the labels and symbols appear at their assigned size
Refining, simplifying, aggregating, and collapsing are generalizations from the cartographic toolset that
allow information from a larger scale to be presented at a smaller scale.
Know the difference between portrait and landscape layout
Portrait: vertical
Landscape: horizontal
How large is the division on this scale?
Its the larger segmentations on the scale bar
What type of grid uses letters and numbers around the periphery of the map to help locate features such as streets within the squares of the map itself?
reference grid
Visual hierarchy, or the relative importance of map elements may be achieved by
displaying more important elements with larger sized or more boldly colored symbols
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