GEOG 302

Which of the following does NOT refer to map generalization? 2 correct answers A. Smoothing B. Selection C. Simplification D. Alignment

A,D

You want to make a map of the almond production in the different counties of California. Your data are in pounds for each county. Which cartographic representation would be suitable? 3 correct answers A. Proportional symbol map B. Choropleth map C. Dot density map D. Cartogram

A,C,D

A neat line can also act as a crop line A. True B. False

A

Isarithmic maps are suitable to represent continuous phenomena A. True B. False

A

Isolines are lines of equal value A. True B. False

A

Labels of linear features (rivers, railroads, roads etc.) should be positioned: A. above the feature B. bellow the feature

A

Sequential color schemes should rely on variations in? A. Lightness B. Saturation C. Hue

A

Standard deviation is the square root of variance. A. True B. False

A

True point data (true x and y coordinates) and conceptual point data (data that are tied to the centroid of enumeration units) are both ok to produce a proportional symbols map. A. True B. False

A

Which of the following earth models is most accurate shape of the Earth? A. Geoid B. Spheroid C. Ellipsoid D. Sphericoid

A

Which of the following is incorrect ? A. Blue is heavier than red B. Elements in the upper part are heavier C. Elements on the right appear heavier D. The weight of an element increases in proportion to its distance from the center of the composition

A

You are working for the Grand Canyon National Park, and you are asked to produce a survey and then a map about the origin of visitors (how many visitors and where do they come from). What kind of geographic concept are you going to study ? A. Spatial interaction B. Change C. Forms and processes D. Spatial/functional association

A

An ellipsoid that is flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator is called: 2 correct answers A. Oblate spheroid B. Prolate ellipsoid C. Oblate ellipsoid D. Elongated circuloid

A,B

You want to represent the number of people who voted for D. Trump per State. You could use: 2 correct answers A. a proportional symbol map B. a dot density map C. a choropleth map

A,B

Which of the following is/are suitable for making a choropleth map about population ? 4 correct answers A. Population density B. Percentage of women C. Ratio men/women D. Number of men E. Net variation between two dates F. Percentage of change between two dates

A,B,C,F

Which of the following are a measure of central tendency ? 3 correct answers A. Mode B. Mean C. Variance D. Median

A,B,D

Which of the following projections are based on a developable surface: 3 correct answers A. Conic projection B. Cylindrical projection C. Mathematical projection D. Planar projection

A,B,D

A dot density map is suitable for mapping sorghum production expressed in bushes/acre : A. True B. False

B

A map projection that preserves areas is called : A. Gnomonic projection B. Equivalent projection C. Conformal projection D. Equidistant projection

B

It is correct to produce a choropleth map that represent the average temperature of each enumeration unit (state or county for example). A. True B. False

B

The following color scheme is appropriate to represent qualitative (nominal) data. light skin tone to dark skin tone. A. True B. False

B

The following symbolization is correct regarding this ordinal dataset. Green color - High risk Yellow color - Moderate risk Red color - Low risk A. True B. False

B

The graticule (combination of latitude and longitude lines) is also called : A. Geometric grid B. Geographic grid C. Quadrant D. Meridian grid E. Geodetic grid

B

The scaling of proportional symbols is based on variation of : A. the perimeter of the symbols B. the area of the symbols C. the length of the symbols D. All of the above

B

Vertical spacing between lines of text is called : A. Spacing B. Leading C. Distributing

B

What is the best way to represent the average density of walnut trees (expressed in number of trees per square mile) A. Dot density map B. Choropleth map C. Proportional symbol map D. All of the above are correct

B

Which of the following data is suitable to build a cartogram? A. Nominal data B. Ratio data C. Interval data D. Ordinal data

B

Which of the following is a set of 124 geographic zones designed for specific regions of the United States ? A. UTM B. SPC C. RNC D. WGS

B

Writing the map title in all capitals is mandatory. A. True B. False

B

You are asked to produce a map of the percentage change of population between 2000 and 2010, at county level. Which of the following cartographic technique is the most appropriate ? A. Isarithmic map B. Choropleth map C. Cartogram D. Dot density map

B

You want to make a map of power plants in Minnesota, highlighting their power. What you have in hand is a database with X,Y coordinates and the power of each installation in Megawatt. What would be the best cartographic representation ? A. Dot density map B. Proportional symbol map C. Choropleth map D. Cartogram

B

You want to produce a map of earthquakes in Oklahoma from 1980 to 2000. What you have in hand is a database with all earthquakes registered, X,Y coordinates, their magnitude and the date. What would be the best way to use this dataset? A. A series of proportional symbol maps B. A series of dot density maps C. An animated cartogram

B

You want to produce a proportional symbols map to represent the number of people living with type 1 diabetes per state. What kind of data will you use ? A. True point data B. Conceptual point data

B

You want to visualize if there is a relationship between Type 2 diabetes and socioeconomic status in the US, at state level. You want to display both variables within the same map. Your variables are : the number of people living with type 2 diabetes on one hand, and per capita income on the other hand. What would be the best cartographic configuration ? A. Some proportional symbols that would represent the per capita income on top of a choropleth background that would represent the number of diabetic people B. Some proportional symbols that would represent the number of diabetic people on top of a choropleth background that would display the average per capita income

B

Your topic is climate It is OK to produce a choropleth map depicting the average rainfall levels per state? A. True B. False

B

The purpose of classification is to: 2 correct answers A. Group dissimilar values together B. Group similar values together C. Better reveal geographic patterns D. All of the above

B,C

Which of the following statements is true given that the representative fraction is 1 :250,000. 2 correct answers A. One inch on the map represents a little more than 16 miles on the ground B. One inch on the map represents a little less than 4 miles on the ground C. One centimeter on the map represents exactly 2.5 kilometers on the ground D. One centimeter on the map represents exactly 250 meters on the ground

B,C

Which of the following is true regarding map distortion and scale factor ? 3 correct answers A. A scale factor >1 compresses features B. A scale factor = 1 means no distortion C. A scale factor > 1 exaggerates features D. A scale factor < 1 compresses features

B,C,D

Which one are true regarding the visual weight of map elements within your composition? 3 correct answers A. Elements at the center pull more attention than elements in the upper part of the composition B.The visual weight of map elements increases in proportion to their distance form the center of the composition C. Red is heavier than yellow D. Red is heavier than blue

B,C,D

Map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. One way to represent the scale is to use a representative fraction (RF). Which of the following answers are correct regarding large scale maps: 2 correct answers A. Large scale maps represent large areas and a lot of details B. Large scale maps represent smaller areas with more details C. Large scale maps represent smaller areas and less details D. Large scale map are characterized by a small denominator (i.e. the RF is large)

B,D

The process of reducing the number of features in order to increase the readability of your map is called: A. Enhancement B. Simplification C. Selection D. Displacement

C

Which of the following is an indicator of dispersion within a data set ? A. Mean B. Mode C. Standard deviation D. Median

C

Which one is not a type a scale? A. Linear scale B. Representative fraction C. Ruler scale D. Verbal scale

C

You are asked to produce a map that highlight the photovoltaic solar resource in the US. What you have in hand is a database that shows the average solar energy in kWh/m2. Which of the following cartographic representations makes more sense ? A. A choropleth map that would show the average solar energy per state B. A proportional symbol map that would show the average solar energy received per state C. An isarithmic map that would represent the average amount of solar energy (data interpolated from control points)

C

You are interested in mapping the spatial distribution of deers in the different states. You want to display the average population per square miles. How would you do that ? A. Proportional symbol map B. Dot density map C. Choropleth map D. Cartogram E. Isarithmic map

C

You made a survey at your local church to know from which county the people come from, and how many they are. The best way to represent your data would be a : A. Dot density map B. Qualitative flow map C. Quantitative flow map D. Cartogram

C

You work for a the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admistration (NOAA), and you are asked to produce a map from pollution concentrations. You have sampling data that were measured at different locations. What kind of map should you do ? A. Proportional symbol map B. Dot density map C. Isarithmic map D. Choropleth map

C

___________ maps are maps that you can hold, in contrast to ___________ maps, which are maps that you display on a screen. A. Tangible / real B. Tangible / mental C. Tangible / virtual D. Virtual / tangible E. Mental / virtual

C

A datum is defined by : A. An ellipsoid of reference B. Some tie points C. A coordinate system D. All of the above

D

A system in which locations on the curved surface of the Earth are displayed on a flat sheet or surface according to some set of rules is called : A. Graticule B. Coordinate system C. Datum D. Map projection

D

An effective cartographic design should: A. Consider the needs of the potential users B. Convey accurate information C. Be clear, easy to use and attractive D. All of the above

D

Circles of constant longitude passing through the terrestrial poles are called: A. Prime meridians B. Parallels C. Graticules D. Meridians E. Great circles

D

When you guess (infer) values between your control points (sample data), you perform a : A. Spatial interaction B. Spatial operation C. Spatial devination D. Spatial interpolation

D

Which of the following describe an ordinal dataset? A. Farm, mine, forest B. (1) Men, (2) women, (3) children C. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 D. Wealthy, Middle class, poor

D

Which of the following is NOT a classification technique ? A.Equal interval B. Quantiles C. Natural breaks D. Mean classes

D

Which of the following should be used with caution ? A. Hachures B. Halo C. Shadow D. All of the above

D

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a cylindrical projection with a secant case ? A. The developable surface touches the globe and there is one standard point B. The developable surface touches the globe and there is one standard line C. The developable surface intersect the globe and there is one standard line D. The developable surface intersect the globe and there are two standard lines

D

Which of the following is a method of spatial interpolation? A. Linear interpolation B. Kriging C. Spline D. Inverse distance weighted E. All of the above

E

________________ states that the probability of interaction between two or more places declines as the distance between them increases. A. Spatial interaction B. True direction C. Distance D. Relative location E. Distance decay

E