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Unit 02 - Maps and Map Analysis
- Author(s): Unit 02, CC in GIS
- Rhind, David
- Editor(s): Goodchild, Michael F.
- Kemp, Karen K.
- et al.
Abstract
This unit explores the map analysis roots of GIS. It discusses cartography and its relationship to GIS, including topics such as map types and characteristics, the concept of scale, map projections, applications of maps, computer-assisted cartography and geographic data display and analysis.