maps Flashcards
1
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topographic map
A
a graphic representation of the 3D configuration of Earth’s surface.
2
Q
reference map
A
emphasize geographic locations on Earth’s surface
3
Q
thematic map
A
emphasize spatial patterns of geographic stats/attributes.
4
Q
choropleth map
A
a thematic map that shows data aggregated for a specific geographic region, often using colors
5
Q
cartogram
A
a thematic map that distorts the geographic shape of an area to show specific variables
6
Q
proportional/graduated circle map
A
uses symbols of different sizes to represent underlying numerical values
7
Q
dot density/distribution maps
A
uses dots to represent objects/counts
8
Q
isoline
A
a line that connects different places that have a similarity (elevation, temperature, ex)
9
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elevation
A
distance above sea-level
