Rearrange the elements of the map, choosing a landscape or portrait layout for your 8.5" x 11" sheet
computer science
Description
You've been tasked with taking the messy output of a GIS (attached below) and transforming it into a well laid out, black and white, 8.5" x 11" (orientation unspecified) map with a clear visual hierarchy showing earthquakes in California*. Follow these steps to create the map:
1. Make at least three layers, putting earthquakes on the top layer, text on the middle, and everything else on the bottom. Use the "Select" menu to select similar objects, then cut them (ctrl + x), and paste them onto the new layer using "Paste in Place"
2. Rearrange the elements of the map, choosing a landscape or portrait layout for your 8.5" x 11" sheet
3. Convert all colors into grayscale and develop a strong visual hierarchy with earthquakes at the top, followed by city names, and everything else at the bottom
4. Export and upload a .png here
*Note: information from adjacent states is just there for context, but we're really only interested in California. As the cartographer, you can decide how much or little of that information is necessary for the map and make design decisions accordingly.
