Practice Types Of Thematic Maps (7.3) - Cartography and Thematic Mapping

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Question 1.
What is a choropleth map?
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Think about how colors show differences in population density.
Question 2.
Define a dot density map.
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Remember, dots show where something exists!
3Question 3.
What do choropleth maps represent?
- Population count
- Statistical data with shading
- Road networks
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Remember that these maps visualize specific statistics.
4Question 4.
True or False: Dot density maps should be used when representing precise numerical values.
- True
- False
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Consider how dots relate to quantities, not exact figures.
Question 5.
Determine the effectiveness of using a choropleth map for displaying total sales data instead of sales per square mile.
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Reflect on how area size affects data representation.
Question 6.
Create a flow map to illustrate the shipping routes of a specific product. Explain what data inputs you would use.
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Think about the routes and volumes that best represent flow dynamics.

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