Unit 2: map types

Question 1

dot maps

Answer 1

important feature is the size of the dot, placement and the distribution. requires raw data. used for population and value of crops

Question 2

isoline maps

Answer 2

used for weather and rainfalls ect, shows a country on the map with those lines over them. shows gradual change over an area

Question 3

choropleth maps

Answer 3

uses averages to compare data, regions or countries such as land ownership, recreational land and percentage of voters. Good for showing patters of something

Question 4

proportional symbols

Answer 4

shows differences between places for a specific location -

Question 5

flow maps

Answer 5

used to show flow and direction of movement with arrows on a pic of world/country. can be used for traffic, migration and river discharge

Question 6

sphere of influence maps

Answer 6

map shows the speceial extent or impact of a place or geographical event on surrounding area. human and physical data. size and shape is what’s important

Question 7

transects

Answer 7

is the one where you hold the edge of the paper to a map then mark down the lines and turn into a graph - joins two parts of a map or town/city together. used for environmental quality, traffic flows, soil profiles, vegetation and (beach) landscapes.