Lesson 2, Chapter 1: Continuing Maps (C)

Question 1

Reference map

Answer 1

A map that shows the location of geographic areas for the purpose of orienteering, land use, and infrastructure (unique identifiers); you can also think about it as one place in reference to another

Question 2

Mobility map

Answer 2

A method used to explore the movement patterns of an individual, group, or a community

Question 3

Choropleth map

Answer 3

A map that uses color or shading to represent statistical data for geographic areas (MUST HAVE A LEGEND)

Question 4

Dot map

Answer 4

A type of map that uses a point symbol to indicate the distribution of many related phenomena (population); density is a secondary indication

Question 5

Gradient map

Answer 5

A map that displays the mood of an image by changing the value of a variable (size or color)

Question 6

Thematic map

Answer 6

A map that displays the geographic pattern of a particular subject (theme) in a geographic area using map symbols

Question 7

Topographic map

Answer 7

A detailed and accurate illustration of man-made and natural features on the ground of a specific area