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A3. Exercises in design
(3a) Selecting map types
(3b) Classification/characterization
(3c) Classification/manipulation
(3d) Colour ramp/colour scheme exercises
B. Exercises in map reproduction
B1. Devise optimal reproduction method
B2. Construct reproduction diagrams
B3. Devise optimal atlas structure (Turkey)
B4. Prepare (atlas) map annotation to enable proper documentation
B5. Prepare map names index
B6. Produce standard lay-out and specifications
B7. Produce a mock-up of an atlas (sheet)
C. Map use/analysis exercises
C1. Recognise symbology
C2. Assess accessibility
C3. Determine patterns: nearest neighbour
C4. Recognise terrain forms (geomorphology)
C5. Working with grids
C6. Find position, in degrees, minutes and seconds or in decimal degrees
C7. Convert decimal degrees into degrees, minutes and seconds
C8. Establish directions, describe way points
C9. Assess network densities
C10. Assess terrain changes in-between successive map editions
C11. Assess slopes/gradients; describe expected relief on a route
C12. Establish distances and time needed to reach a destination
C13. Compute areas and distances
C14. Establish profiles, visibility analyses
C15. Establish spatial association (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient)
C16. Compute the map scale
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