Question 3 of 8intermediate💡 UnderstandMCQ1 mark

Which one of the following is NOT an essential element of maps?

Exercise: EXERCISE | Q: 1(iii) | (Page 15)
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Explanation

According to the textbook context, the essentials of map making (processes common to all maps) are: Scale, Map Projection, Map Generalisation, Map Design, and Map Construction and Production. Among the given options, Map Projection, Map Generalisation, and Map Design are explicitly listed as essential elements. However, 'History of Maps' is not mentioned anywhere in the context as an essential element of maps. Therefore, option (D) History of Maps is NOT an essential element of maps.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the essential elements of maps from the context: Scale, Map Projection, Map Generalisation, Map Design, Map Construction and Production.

  2. Step 2: Compare each option with the list of essential elements.

  3. Step 3: Map Projection (A), Map Generalisation (B), and Map Design (C) are all essential elements.

  4. Step 4: History of Maps (D) is not mentioned as an essential element.

  5. Step 5: Conclude that option (D) is the correct answer as it is NOT an essential element.

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