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MOTHER MAP [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A map having essential outlines and onto which additional geographical or topographical data may be placed for comparison or correlation.

OBS

base map: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Carte reproduite totalement ou partiellement, en une ou plusieurs couleurs souvent atténuées, servant de repère pour le report en surcharge de phénomènes localisables déterminés.

OBS

fond de carte : ne pas confondre avec carte de base. La carte de base ne contient pas d'information préalable.

OBS

fond de carte : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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