Types of Maps

What distinguishes a reference map from a thematic map?

• Reference maps only show political boundaries

• Thematic maps are always more accurate

• Reference maps show absolute locations using a frame of reference

• Reference maps are only used for navigation

Which type of thematic map distorts the size or shape of areas to represent data?

• Isoline

• Dot distribution

• Cartogram

• Choropleth

What is the definition of spatial distribution in geography?

• The process of creating maps

• How resources, activities, and human features are arranged across Earth

• The collection of census data

• The measurement of latitude and longitude

What type of thematic map uses dots to represent data?

• Choropleth

• Isoline

• Cartogram

• Dot Distribution

Why is geography considered the "mother of all sciences"?

• Because it focuses only on physical features

• Because it's the newest scientific discipline

• Because it developed during space exploration

• Because it was one of the earliest known scientific disciplines

Which type of map connects places with similar values using lines?

• Dot Distribution

• Cartogram

• Isoline

• Choropleth

What type of thematic map is this?

• Choropleth

• Isoline

• Dot Distribution

• Graduated Symbol

What type of map is this?

• Choropleth

• Isoline

• Dot Distribution

• Graduated Symbol

What type of map is this?

• Isoline

• Choropleth

• Dot Distribution

• Cartogram

What type of map is this?

• Isoline

• Graduated Symbol

• Choropleth

• Cartogram