7.2.2. Characteristics of Thematic Maps

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a thematic map?

   Hint

   Think about what themes you can visualize on a map.

2. 2.

   Name one purpose of thematic maps.

   Hint

   Consider how these maps are used in real-life scenarios.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of a thematic map?

   • Multiple themes
   • A single theme
   • No themes

   Hint

   Remember, thematic maps have a focus!

4. 4.

   True or False: Thematic maps serve only for visualization and not for decision-making.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about why we create maps at all.

5. 5.

   Create a thematic map on the distribution of a particular disease in a region. Describe the classification method and symbols you would use.

   Hint

   Consider what visual representation would best express the data.

6. 6.

   Design a thematic map to represent economic disparities in a city. What variables would you include, and how would you symbolize them?

   Hint

   How can different variables interact on your map?