What is simplification?
Picking and choosing what we will and will not include.
Purpose, Scale (next topic), Drawing ability, Visual acuity of map readers
What is classification?
The grouping together of features deemed similar and separation of those deemed different. Often hierarchical in nature.
What is symbolization?
The assignment of a visual code (icon/picture) for each category on the map that is to be shown as different. Done to databases for display to humans later on.
Symbols: Slide 7, 8