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Age 100 Introduction To Statistics Cartography And Map Analysis Question Paper

Age 100 Introduction To Statistics Cartography And Map Analysis 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
KITUI CAMPUS
AGE 100:INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP ANALYSIS.

C.A.T 1:Semester one, 2011.
Time:1hour
qn1
a)Briefly outline the distinguishing characteristics of topographic maps, thematic maps and plans.
b)state the types of Norths depicted in the north diagram of topographic maps and explain their differences.

qn2
a)Briefly explain why cartography is considered as an art, science and technology
b)Outline the basic principles of cartographic design
c)Briefly explain the difference between geographical and plane coordinates

qn3
a)What constitutes good draftsmanship?
b)State the meaning of plottable error and explain how is it related to map scale?
c)The map Kangema sheet134/2 has a scale 1:50000 and the finest line that one can draw on this map is0.01 inch.calculate the plottable error.






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