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24 April, 13:22

What is cartography?

A. the science of mapmaking

B. the science of shipbuilding

C. the science of charting direction on a ship

D. the science of measuring distances on the ocean

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  1. 24 April, 13:48
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    The word for cartography is composed of the words "carto" and "graphy" (the word and both parts come from Latin). "Carto" refers to a "carta" - that is, a map, and "graphy" means writing - so together, it means map-writing. The correct answer is: A. the science of mapmaking
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