Cartographic appreciation

Cartographic appreciation

The assessment, in a fair and objective manner, of the accuracy and usefulness of a map.

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Industry/Domain: Earth science
Category: Mapping science
Company: American Congress on Surveying & Mapping
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cartographic appreciation

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The assessment, in a fair and objective manner, of the accuracy and usefulness of a map.

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Earth science; Mapping science

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sky

Earth science; Mapping science

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Earth science; Mapping science

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Earth science; Mapping science

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planet

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Earth science; Mapping science

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