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    This document introduces reference maps and thematic maps. Reference maps are informational and show boundaries and place names, while thematic maps tell a story by showing the density and distribution of quantitative data using different visual representations. Thematic maps are the focus of the course and will be used as visual stimuli to ask and answer geographic questions. Different types of thematic maps are described, including choropleth maps, dot maps, graduated symbol maps, isoline maps, and cartogram maps.

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    This document introduces reference maps and thematic maps. Reference maps are informational and show boundaries and place names, while thematic maps tell a story by showing the density and distribution of quantitative data using different visual representations. Thematic maps are the focus of the course and will be used as visual stimuli to ask and answer geographic questions. Different types of thematic maps are described, including choropleth maps, dot maps, graduated symbol maps, isoline maps, and cartogram maps.

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    This document introduces reference maps and thematic maps. Reference maps are informational and show boundaries and place names, while thematic maps tell a story by showing the density and distribution of quantitative data using different visual representations. Thematic maps are the focus of the course and will be used as visual stimuli to ask and answer geographic questions. Different types of thematic maps are described, including choropleth maps, dot maps, graduated symbol maps, isoline maps, and cartogram maps.

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    This document introduces reference maps and thematic maps. Reference maps are informational and show boundaries and place names, while thematic maps tell a story by showing the density and distribution of quantitative data using different visual representations. Thematic maps are the focus of the course and will be used as visual stimuli to ask and answer geographic questions. Different types of thematic maps are described, including choropleth maps, dot maps, graduated symbol maps, isoline maps, and cartogram maps.

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    Monday, August 29th, 2022.

    1.1 Introduction to Maps

    Reference Maps vs. Thematic Maps


    -Reference maps are INFORMATIONAL, -Thematic maps tell a story by showing the
    showing boundaries and place names. density and distribution of QUANTITATIVE
    -World map, map of your city, evacuation data.
    map for your school. -How will you know what the story is about?
    -Reference maps often display READ THE TITLE!!!
    PHYSICAL AND -Thematic maps are the FOCUS of our
    MAN-MADE FEATURES. course and will be used as VISUAL STIMULI.
    -Topographical maps, subway system
    maps, theme park maps, the big map of (Strengths and
    the mall when you enter. weaknesses)

    Reference
    Map
    -London
    Tube
    Map

    5 Ways to Map Geospatial Data (Thematic Maps)

    IF A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, A MAP MUST BE


    WORTH A MILLION!
    -Maps are the basic tools of geographers. We use maps to ask and answer questions.
    -You can: IDENTIFY the two main types of maps and explain their purpose, and DESCRIBE the relevant
    characteristics of different types of thematic maps.
    Choropleth Map

    Dot
    Map
    (Distribution)
    Graduated
    Symbol
    Map

    ISOLINE
    Map

    Cartogram
    Map

    -The next time your see a map


    being presented, ask yourself:
    • What type of map is this?
    • What data is trying to show?
    • Why have they chosesn to
    use this type of map to
    display the data?

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