Question

What is cartography?

• A. The study of rocks
• B. The science of making maps
• C. The study of the ocean
• D. The study of climate

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The science of making maps

Cartography is the science of making maps. A person who makes maps is known as a cartographer. The English word cartography is derived from two words: carte and graphe (French words). The word carte means "map," and the word graphe means "to draw."