Which of the following is NOT a NAMRIA core or technical branch?

• A. Hydrography Branch
• B. Mapping and Geodesy Branch
• C. Cartography Branch
• D. Resource Mapping and Analysis Branch

Answer: (C)

NAMRIA’s core technical branches are those that directly create and manage geospatial data: hydrography focuses on nautical and inland waterway charts, mapping and geodesy handles the geodetic framework, coordinate systems, and land mapping, and resource mapping and analysis inventories and analyzes natural resources and land use. Cartography, while essential for presenting and printing maps, is a map-production function rather than a primary technical branch responsible for data gathering or analysis. Because of this distinction, the Cartography Branch is not considered a core or technical branch, making it the best choice for the item asking which option is NOT a NAMRIA core or technical branch.