Lab7

 

 

1. The information used for dynamic labels comes from where?
 Layer attribute tables


2. You are making a map of Los Angeles and have a point layer that shows all the cities in the region. However, you want to show city names for only 3 cities. What is the most efficient way to achieve this?  Label tool on the drawing toolbox


3. Can you manually adjust the position of dynamic labels?
No you can not.

4. Which tool needs to be selected to adjust graphics?
The elements tool.

5. What are the two annotation types?
Database and map annotations.

Ch. 18


1. You are able to construct your own ArcMap templates.

a. True

b. False


2. If you create a map based on an ArcMap template file (.mxt), can you save it as an .mxd file?
Yes, you are able to save it as an .mxd

3. Describe two different ways you can access map templates.
By clicking on file menu and clicking on new. The other way is the ArcMap dialog box


4. You are adding five point graphics to your map. Instead of having to change the properties for each one after you add it, you want to set the default point symbol to a size 12 purple star. How do you do this?  Click on the desired symbol  which you wish to alter and then select the star symbol and change the color and size.

5. Describe two different ways you can change the color of a graphic circle. You can right-click on the symbol and change the color.The other way is to simply clicking on the symbol and change the color.


Ch. 19


1. What is the first thing you should always do before setting up your map layout?
The first thing you should do before setting up your map layout is set up the page size.


2. Why is the scale different in the data view versus the layout view?  The layout view had sized up to the page. In the layout view, it previews the page to see how it will end up of printed.

3. What are three customization options available for the scale bar? The three customization options available for the scale bar are format, units and scale, marks and numbers.

4. Why is it important to use the 1:1(Zoom to 100%) button?
You should use the 1:1 button to stay away from mistakes. It help you view the entire layout so you see everything your working with.

5. Explain how a graphic added to your data view would respond differently compared to a graphic added to the layout view when navigating around your map.
 The data view we are able to view single layers at a time, and you are unable to modify and include things such as a title and a legend.

Part 2:
Q-1: Choropleth maps are a type of thematic map. Define what we mean by a choropleth map.

Choropleth maps are comprised of areas that are shaded  in sections to the extent or size of the statistical variable.

Q-2: Read about layer files in the ArcGIS Desktop Help. Describe their benefits.
Layer files have the map display properties for labeling and symbolization.

Q-3: How do layer files differ from layer packages?
Layer files do not contain the datasets. Layer packages allow sharing of data. Layer packages contains the layer and a duplicate of its data.

Q-4: What is the population of City of Long Beach for the year 2000?
The population of the city of LB for the year 2000 is 461,522.

Q-5: What is the population for the City of Los Angeles in 2000?
The population for LA in 2000 is 3,694,820

Q-6: Using the ArcGIS Desktop Help, describe the three types of hyperlinks that can be created.
Hyperlinks have to be defined before you use the Hyperlink tool, and they can be one of three types:   The three types of hyperlinks that can be created are document, URL, macro. In document, clicking on feature brings up a document. In the URL, clicking on the feature will take you to a website associated with it. In macro, a value is fired up into the macro.