Which term describes the device used for copying maps by placing them under a transparent surface with backlighting?

• A. Light Table
• B. Light Box
• C. Copy Stand
• D. Copier Table

Answer: (A)

This is about tracing and copying maps with backlighting on a transparent surface. The device that provides a large, flat, see-through top with light underneath is called a light table. That even illumination from below lets you clearly view and trace map lines, overlay sheets, or align details without damaging the original.

A light box is a similar backlit surface, but it’s typically a smaller panel rather than a full working table, which makes it less suited for large maps. A copy stand is a device used to hold a camera above a document for photographing it, not for manual tracing. A copier table is designed for duplicating documents with a copier machine, not for tracing with backlight. So the light table is the best fit for this use.