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Foundations of Cartography

Cartography

Test your knowledge of basic mapmaking principles, coordinate systems, and cartographic terminology.

geography maps cartography earth-science

3 Questions Easy Ages 8+ Oct 9, 2026

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1 What is cartography defined as?

A The study of ocean currents
B The science and art of mapmaking
C The measurement of earthquake intensity
D The practice of weather forecasting

2 By standard cartographic convention, which cardinal direction is oriented towards the top of most modern maps?

A South
B East
C West
D North

3 What is the systematic transformation of the three-dimensional surface of Earth onto a flat plane called?

A Map projection
B Spatial triangulation
C Geodetic survey
D Topographic profiling

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