Geography Map Types and Locations

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Choropleth Map

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Uses colors to represent data values

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Dot Density Map

Back

Uses dots to show frequency of a variable

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Graduated Symbol Map

Back

Uses symbols of different sizes to represent data

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Cartogram Map

Back

Distorts size to represent data values

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Topographic/Isoline Map

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Uses lines to represent elevation or other data

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Reference Map

Back

Shows general geographic information

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Thematic Map

Back

Focuses on a specific theme or subject

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Political Map

Back

Shows governmental boundaries

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Physical Map

Back

Shows natural features like mountains and rivers

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Road Map

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Shows highways and roads