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What is cartography?

A. the making of maps
B. the studying of oceans
C. the making of ships
D. the studying of landmasses

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User Rachita
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Cartography is the study and production of maps - the correct answer is A. Carta or cartes means "map" in Greek and -graphy means writing, so cartography means the writing of maps.
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