Monday, January 30, 2012

TYPES OF MAPS

Isarithmic Map- uses lines or colors to define regions of the same value.

Topographic map of elevation intervals.

Choropleth Map- uses different colors to define areas with different features, characteristics, or values. If monochromatic, varying lightness in color often indicates qualitative data.

Differing terms for the same product, nationwide.
Proportional Symbol Map- symbols vary in size place to place on the map in proportion to the quantities found at that location.

Number of Walmarts per state.

Dot Density Map- uses a dot symbol  to indicated the presence of a feature at a location. Often used to display population trends or resource location.

 

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