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Decks in this class (17)

Ch 1: Maps, societies, and technology
Function of maps,
2 kinds of maps,
Reference maps
17  cards
Ch 2: Data
Spatial,
Temporal,
Attribute
44  cards
Ch 3: Scales and Projections
Scales,
Projections,
Representative fraction
36  cards
Ch 4: design and symbolization
Figure,
Ground,
Frame
26  cards
Ch 5: Simplification
Generalization,
True false simplification used on...,
Dot density
35  cards
mc qs and short answer
What was the primary purpose of m...,
Which technology emerged in the 1...,
Which projection preserves shapes...
42  cards
integrated ch 1 lec and textbook
Functions of maps,
2 major types of maps,
Key milestones in mapping
34  cards
integrated ch 2
Definition of spatial data,
Examples of spatial data,
Ground surveying
29  cards
integrated ch 3
Scale,
Projections,
Types of map scales
18  cards
integrated ch 4
Definition of cartography,
Types of maps,
Principles of map design
15  cards
integrated ch 5
Simplification,
Generalization,
Dot density maps
28  cards
integrated ch 6
Spatial analysis,
Types of spatial analysis,
How does tobler s first law of ge...
17  cards
integrated ch 7
Categories of lies,
Little lies in mapping,
Modifiable areal unit problem maup
19  cards
integrated ch 8
Surveillance,
History of surveillance,
Drivers of surveillance expansion
14  cards
integrated ch 9
Introduction to social maps,
Volunteered geographic info vgi,
Advantages vs challenges of vgi
11  cards
class review
True or false projection is an ex...,
True or false borders are always ...,
What is an example of how maps ha...
23  cards
practice exam
Explain the significance of toble...,
Discuss the differences between t...,
Analyze the ethical implications ...
24  cards

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Digital Earth

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