Which map is sufficiently complete to be given to an engraver for printing?

• A. Isometric Diagram
• B. Guide copy
• C. Vinylite
• D. Globe gore

Answer: (B)

The key idea is knowing which form of a map is prepared so an engraver can directly transfer it to a printing plate. A guide copy is a complete, corrected version of the map that includes every element exactly as it should appear in print—lines, symbols, lettering, scale, legend, title, margins, and all layout details. This is the form that can be handed to an engraver and used to create the printing plates with fidelity.

Other options aren’t suitable for engraving in this context. An isometric diagram is a 3D-like representation used for illustrating a concept, not the full map ready for printing. Vinylite is a material or substrate, not a map itself. Globe gore refers to the individual gores of a globe and does not provide a single, print-ready map layout for engraving.