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Last summer, my parents and I took a drive to another state. A few hours into the trip, we took a wrong turn. But our trusty GPS pulled up a map of the area and got us back. It made me wonder: Who created maps in the first place? After some searching online, I learned that people who map out roads, mountains, oceans, and other places around the world are called cartographers.
What does a cartographer do?
Cartographers, also called mapmakers, study something about seas, countries, cities and our homes. They use the information to make maps. Some of these maps are digital (數字的), which are often used in GPS, and other maps are printed in books. To do their work, cartographers put together information from many different places. They also use ground surveys (調查). Some do ground surveys themselves. Most cartographers, however, depend on surveyors for the important information. Surveyors collect information for mapmaking.
What does it take to be a cartographer?
Most cartographers have a bachelor's degree (學士學位). The degree might be in cartography, geography, or something similar. Students who are interested in becoming cartographers should learn as much as they can about geography. It also helps to take courses in math and computer science. With the rise of computer-based tools such as GPS, cartographers need to be better at computer that they did in the past.
Will more cartographers be needed?
Of course yes. People can easily find the place where they want to go with maps. The United States' armed forces use maps more. Also, digital maps have become a main part of GPS.
According to what I've read about cartographers, I'd say that their work is very important to a lot of people. Next time a map keeps me from getting lost, I'll be sure to thank a cartographer!
Cartographers
Meaning:
They are people who 1.
map out
around the world.
Their work:
- Studying 2.
geographic
information.
- Gathering information from many different places.
- Using ground surveys, doing ground surveys themselves or depending on surveyors who collect information for mapmaking.
Requirements (要求):
- Having a bachelor's degree in cartography, geography, or something similar.
- Having 3.
knowledge
.
Outlook (前景)
The need for cartographers is expected to 4.
increase
.
→ Reasons:
- Maps bring people 5.
convenience
.
- The armed forces use maps more.
- Digital maps are a main part of GPS.
Conclusion (結論):
Cartographers are very important.
