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Pgs 122: Cartography And Geovisualization Question Paper

Pgs 122: Cartography And Geovisualization

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Geospatial Information Science

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MASENO UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2013/2014

FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SCIENCE IN GEOSPATIAL
INFORMATION SCIENCE WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PGS 122 CARTOGRAPHY AND GEOVISUALIZATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.
• Sketch maps and diagrams should be used as deemed necessary

QUESTIONS
1. Explain using a diagram how you can map and visualize the following in GIS.
[30 marks]
i. Absolute qualitative data
ii. Nominal qualitative data
iii. Ordinal qualitative data
iv. Interval qualitative data
v. Relative quantitative data
2.
3. Describe various steps used in map design [10 marks]
4. Examine five characteristics of maps [10 marks]

5. Describe Bertin’s 6 visual variables. [20 marks]
6. Explain various map cosmetics you would consider adding to an already finalized map. [20 marks]
7. Describe any five main geo-visualization classifications of data that ArcGIS offers while while designing a map. [20 marks]
8. Discuss the application of various types of maps [20 marks]

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