Reference and Thematic Maps Flashcards
What is a reference map used for?
To find locations and directions
What is a thematic map used for?
Used to show distribution of human and physical features on Earth
What kind of map is this? https://datavizcatalogue.com/methods/images/top_images/choropleth.png
Choropleth
What kind of map is this?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0OStek-tk_E/Ud96iRBcviI/AAAAAAAAADg/yAyVc8V2Xmk/s1600/isoline%2Bmap.gif
Isoline
What kind of map is this?
https://mappingignorance.org/app/uploads/2013/12/Figure-11.jpg
Proportional Symbol
What kind of map is this?
https://www.caliper.com/glossary/xdot-density-theme-maptitude.jpg.pagespeed.ic.yxYRZ63OdK.jpg
Dot Distribution
What kind of map is this?
http://downloads.esri.com/MappingCenter2007/webMaps/kf/thematic_gallery/noncontig_cartogram_thumb.png
It’s NOT A MAP. It’s a non-contiguous cartogram!
What kind of map is this?
https://gisgeography.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Cartogram-Feature.png
IT’S NOT A MAP! It’s a contiguous cartogram!
What kind of map is this?
http://downloads.esri.com/MappingCenter2007/webMaps/kf/thematic_gallery/dorling_thumb.png
IT’S NOT A MAP! It’s a Dorling Cartogram!
Where is the most and least distortion on many global maps?
Least distortion at the equator
Most distortion near the poles
Define Cartographic Scale
The mathematical ratio of a distance on a map to that on the earth. I inch=1 mile
Define Geographic Scale
Broken into different “zooms” like Local, State, Regional, National, Global and more
Define “Site”
The physical climate, landforms, etc of a location
Define “Situation”
The relationship between a location and other locations near it, like highways, roads, commuting. Can change drastically!
What is Absolute Location
Coordinates
