Exercise 6 - Part 3
Use the word given in CAPITALS and brackets to form a word that fits in the gap.
Some of the gaps might have more than 1 answer, in that case, the system will detect it as incorrect, but will provide all the possible answers.
Early maps were not accurate geographical records, but rather (0) artistic (ART) representations of how cultures viewed the world. To ancient civilisations, mapping was closely tied to religion and mythology. The introduction of the compass transformed navigation, allowing sailors to venture (1) (FEAR) into uncharted waters. As trade routes expanded, the demand for precise charts grew (2) (EXPONENT). Cartographers faced immense pressure to produce reliable documents, as a single error could lead to a maritime catastrophe. The invention of the printing press made maps widely (3) (ACCESS), democratising geographical knowledge. In the modern era, satellite imagery and digital technology have completely (4) (REVOLUTION) the discipline. Today, tracking our exact location via smartphone is a matter of mere (5) (CONVENIENT). Interestingly, despite this technical perfection, the psychological aspect of mapping remains. We still use maps to internalise spaces and establish a sense of (6) (BELONG). Without them, navigating both physical and virtual environments would be incredibly (7) (PROBLEM). Ultimately, maps do not just show us where to go; they reflect our ongoing (8) (OBSESS) with order and discovery.
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