Provide examples of symbology and cartographic standards.

Provision should include professional standards for symbology and cartography.

Teacher Resources:

• Model Virginia Map Accuracy Standards Guideline Links to an external site., Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
• S. Geological Survey (USGS) Links to an external site., U.S. Department of the Interior
• Teaching with Topos Links to an external site., Software Tutorials, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Virginia Tech

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the purpose of symbology standards?
• What is the purpose of cartography standards?
• Who maintains the symbology and the cartography standards for various maps?