History and Impact of SciVis

1. What was the first evidence of visual communication left behind by man?
Cave drawings which is called primitive man.
2. How did modern languages evolve?
Cultures came together and built it.
3. Define PERSPECTIVE drawings.
Is a drawing you see from the artist point of view.
4. What is a MAP?
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities,
roads, etc.
5. What features do Maps use to show points, lines, or areas?
Size, shape, texture, pattern, color, and orientation.
6. What do the following Maps portray?

a. Road- gets you through highway and roads

b. Topographic- show elevation of the lands

c. Aeronautical- shows pilot where to go during a flight

d. Concept- a diagram that suggests relationships between concepts

e. Spider- a type of organizer that helps to see a single topic or theme

f. Hierarchy- shows information from greatest to least of importance

g. Flow Chart- a diagram that represents a workflow or process

h. Gene- certain dna

i. Floor Plan- shows where rooms and bathrooms are in a building

7. In a Blank Powerpoint document and label an example of each of the following maps.
Provide an explanation of each map and what they are used for.

a. Road map
b. Topographic Map
c. Aeronautical Map
d. Weather Map
e. Gene Map
f. Concept Map
g. Floor Plan