___________ shall be consistent with the generally accepted elements of a map (title, orientation, scale, source of information, grids, legend, author, dates and other marginal information), and plotted in appropriate scales following the prescribed marginal information.

___________ shall be consistent with the generally accepted elements of a map (title, orientation, scale, source of information, grids, legend, author, dates and other marginal information), and plotted in appropriate scales following the prescribed marginal information.

• A. Digital (Softcopy) Maps
• B. Thematic Maps
• C. Orthophoto Map
• D. Real (Hardcopy) Maps

Answer: (D)

The main concept is that printed maps must carry the standard set of map elements and marginal information in the border area, and be drawn to an appropriate scale as prescribed. The Real (Hardcopy) Maps fit this best because traditional printed maps are produced with all those components—title, orientation (north arrow), scale, source of information, grids, legend, author, dates, and other marginal details—in the visible margins and laid out to a prescribed scale. This self-contained, print-focused standard ensures the map is readable and usable without needing separate metadata. While digital maps can include these elements, and other map types may emphasize content or data source, the description matches hardcopy maps’ established practice of presenting complete marginal information directly on the map.

The main concept is that printed maps must carry the standard set of map elements and marginal information in the border area, and be drawn to an appropriate scale as prescribed. The Real (Hardcopy) Maps fit this best because traditional printed maps are produced with all those components—title, orientation (north arrow), scale, source of information, grids, legend, author, dates, and other marginal details—in the visible margins and laid out to a prescribed scale. This self-contained, print-focused standard ensures the map is readable and usable without needing separate metadata. While digital maps can include these elements, and other map types may emphasize content or data source, the description matches hardcopy maps’ established practice of presenting complete marginal information directly on the map.