Is a study of drawing maps, charts, globes, and relief models is called which field?

• A. Surveying
• B. Cartography
• C. Geodesy
• D. Remote Sensing

Answer: (B)

Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps and other geographical representations. It covers drawing maps, charts, globes, and relief models, focusing on how to depict terrain, distances, and features on a usable surface, including choices of projection, scale, symbols, and color to communicate information accurately and legibly. While surveying concentrates on measuring land and determining precise locations, geodesy deals with the shape and size of the Earth and its gravity field to support precise positioning, and remote sensing provides data about the Earth's surface from distance (like satellite imagery) that cartographers use as inputs. Together, these elements support mapmaking, but the activity described—producing maps and globes—is the heart of cartography.