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
What is Relative Location
Compared to another place, “South of the Pearl Street Mall”
What is a toponym?
A place name. Tells you about the place and the people who named it
