Maps and ethics in GIS (the one-map problem)

This assignment is asking you to write a 1000-word reflection essay about maps and ethics in GIS using the idea of the one-map problem. The one-map problem means that one map cannot show the full story, because maps are made by people who choose what data to include, what to leave out, and how to design it. Those choices can affect how people understand information. In your essay, you need to: Pick one example of a map (like an election map, weather map, Google Maps route, tourism map, or heat map). Explain what the map shows and what it might be missing. Discuss why this matters ethically. Explain the responsibility of GIS professionals. Talk about skills GIS professionals need (like cartography, data understanding, and critical thinking). End by explaining what you would do differently to avoid misleading people. Thats the whole assignment.