7.3.6. Flow Maps

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do flow maps represent?

   Hint

   Think about how we track shipments.

2. 2.

   What does the width of an arrow in a flow map indicate?

   Hint

   Wider means more!

3. 3.

   What primary function do flow maps serve?

   • To show static locations
   • To represent movement
   • To present demographic data

   Hint

   Consider what is depicted and the flow of data.

4. 4.

   Are flow maps useful in urban planning?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how cities manage transportation.

5. 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.

   Hint

   What resources are heavily distributed, and who are the major consumers?

6. 6.

   Analyze a flow map that illustrates population migration trends within a country. What factors could influence the direction and thickness of the arrows?

   Hint

   What drives people to move, and how can that change over time?