Practice Flow Maps (7.3.6) - Cartography and Thematic Mapping

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Question 1.
What do flow maps represent?
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Think about how we track shipments.
Question 2.
What does the width of an arrow in a flow map indicate?
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Wider means more!
3Question 3.
What primary function do flow maps serve?
- To show static locations
- To represent movement
- To present demographic data
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Consider what is depicted and the flow of data.
4Question 4.
Are flow maps useful in urban planning?
- True
- False
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Think about how cities manage transportation.
Question 5.
Create a flow map that outlines the resource distribution in your local area. Discuss the criteria for determining the size and direction of your arrows.
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What resources are heavily distributed, and who are the major consumers?
Question 6.
Analyze a flow map that illustrates population migration trends within a country. What factors could influence the direction and thickness of the arrows?
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What drives people to move, and how can that change over time?

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