Environmental Mapping And Cartography – Studio 2C Question Paper
Environmental Mapping And Cartography – Studio 2C
Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Planning And Management
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
EPM 234: ENVIRONMENTAL MAPPING AND CARTOGRAPHY
– STUDIO 2C
DATE: WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer Question 1 AND Two other Questions
•
Question 1
i)
Explain thre three main decisions to be made during classifying statistical data for
use
in
thematic
mapping.
(6
marks)
ii)
Explain the equal class interval and the arithmetic progression method of
classifying
data
in
thematic
mapping.
(10
marks)
iii)
A data set consist of the numbers 1, 2, 3 … 100. Classify the data into 10 classes
using the methods in (ii) above and comment on the suitability of each for the
data set.
(12 marks)
Question 2
Symbol design is a key phase of the map-making process. Discuss the factors that
influence symbol design in cartography. Use examples to illustrate your answers where
necessary.
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Question 3
An Environmental Planning and Management consultancy / organization producing maps
conventionally intends to adopt Computer Assisted Cartography (CAC) technology in
their production lines.
i)
Discuss the advantages and challenges of implementing this decision. (10 marks)
ii)
Using a diagram, explain the functions of the main components of a CAC system.
(10 marks)
Questions 4
a)
Define the term Cartography as adopted by the International Cartographic
Association.
(ICA)
(2
marks)
b)
Using diagrams where appropriate, describe the different types of symbols in
cartography.
(6
marks)
c)
Discuss the merits and demerits of using different classes of symbols in mapping.
(12 marks)
Question 5
i)
Define the term map scale and describe the three methods used to show the scale
on a map.
(6 marks)
ii)
Explain any two methods of changing
map
scale.
(6
marks)
iii)
A mapping firm owns a camera whose focal length is 10 cm. They desire to
reduce the scale of a map in the ratio 5:2 using photography method. Calculate
the object and image distances required to achieve the desire scale reduction.
(8 marks)
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