3.4 - Classification of Thematic Maps
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Practice Questions
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What is a thematic map?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of information it shows.
Name one type of thematic map.
💡 Hint: Consider what each type shows.
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Which of the following map types indicates population density?
💡 Hint: Understanding what color variations represent is key.
True or False: Non-quantitative maps depict measurable data.
💡 Hint: Consider what characteristics these maps are meant to show.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a set of data representing agricultural production across various states. Using the principles of thematic maps, design both a choropleth map and a dot map to illustrate this data.
💡 Hint: Consider how to differentiate the states effectively using colors and shapes.
Create an isopleth map based on fictional temperature data for a region, ensuring your intervals are appropriate. Describe the reasoning behind the intervals selected.
💡 Hint: Remember that isopleths should connect equal values, which demands careful plotting of the graph.
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