Thematic Maps

Which map type uses symbols of varying sizes to represent data values?

• Proportional Symbol Maps

• Dot-Density Maps

• Choropleth Maps

• Physical Maps

What type of map distorts the size and shape of areas to represent data values, such as population?

• Mental Maps

• Cartograms

• Topographical Maps

• Political Maps

Which type of map is best for showing temperature variations across a region?

• Isoline Maps

• Choropleth Maps

• Dot-Density Maps

• Political Maps

Which type of map is used to represent the spatial distribution of a single variable, such as population density?

• Dot-Density Maps

• Proportional Symbol Maps

• Choropleth Maps

• Isoline Maps

A population density map is a...

• Thematic Map

• Region Map

• Political Map

• Physical Feature Map

What is a thematic map?

• A map used for navigation

• A map that shows historical events

• A map that shows a particular theme or topic

• A map that displays only physical features

What can you learn from a map showing economic activity?

• The main industries and natural resources

• The weather patterns

• The political borders

• The types of plants in an area

Which type of map uses color gradients to represent data values, such as population density?

• A) Choropleth Maps

• B) Dot-Density Maps

• C) Proportional Symbol Maps

• D) Isoline Maps

What type of map would you use to show the distribution of languages spoken in a region?

• A) Political Maps

• B) Thematic Maps

• C) Physical Maps

• D) Topographical Maps

Which map type is specifically designed to show the movement of people, goods, or ideas?

• A) Flow Maps

• B) Choropleth Maps

• C) Dot-Density Maps

• D) Physical Maps