Environmental Mapping And Cartographic (Studio 2C) Question Paper
Environmental Mapping And Cartographic (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 CARTOGRAPHIC (STUDIO 2C)
DATE: Wednesday 16th September, 2009 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and TWO other questions.
Question 1
a)
Define the term map scale and explain any two situations in cartography when it
may be necessary to change the scale of a map.
[8 marks]
b)
Explain any two methods of changing
map
scale.
[8
marks]
c)
A mapping firm owns a camera whose focal length (f) is 10cm. They desire to
reduce the scale of a map in the ration 1:5 using photography method. Calculate the
object and image distances required to achieve the desired scale reduction.
[14
marks]
Question 2
a)
Define the term cartography according to the International Cartographic
Association (ICA).
[3 marks]
b)
Discuss the merits and demerits of using different classes of symbols in mapping.
[9 marks]
c)
Outline the factors that influence symbol design in cartography.
[8 marks]
Question 3
a)
Outline the factors that influence the choice of map scale.
[8 marks]
b)
Describe any three (3) methods by which the scale of a map could be determined
incase the scale is torn off.
[6 marks]
c)
On a topographic map of Nairobi city at 1:10,000, the ground distance between two
buildings is known to be 10km. Determine the map distance.
[6 marks]
Question 4
a)
Outline the four (4) main types of drawing materials in cartography. [4 marks]
b)
Briefly discuss the desired properties in an ‘ideal’ drawing material in cartography.
[10
marks]
c)
Briefly explain the principles of good draughtsmanship.
[6 marks]
Question 5
a)
Explain the main components of the general communication process. [8 marks]
b)
Explain how the cartographic communication process differs from the general
communication
process.
[8
marks]
c)
How can the efficiency of the cartographic communication process be increased?
[4 marks]
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