Geography and Map Concepts

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What is the purpose of titles and symbols on a map?

Back

Titles and symbols help organize information.

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What does the legend on a map explain?

Back

The legend explains the meaning of symbols and colors.

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What is the function of a compass rose on a map?

Back

The compass rose gives absolute location.

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What does elevation indicate on a map?

Back

Elevation indicates the distance above sea level.

Front

What does the map scale represent?

Back

The map scale represents the distance on the map to real-life.

Front

What is the difference between a reference map and a thematic map?

Back

A reference map is used to show geographic features, while a thematic map shows information about a theme connected with geographic features.

Front

Name the four different types of maps mentioned.

Back

Choropleth, cartogram, graduated circle map, and dot density map.

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What is a choropleth map and its advantage and limitation?

Back

A choropleth map uses many colors to show lots of data. Advantage: easy to see regional patterns. Limitation: hides variation inside states.

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What is a cartogram and its advantage and limitation?

Back

A cartogram distorts the size of the place according to the magnitude of a specific variable. Advantage: shows the importance of population clearly. Limitation: distorts the map, hard to recognize places.

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What is a dot density map and its advantage and limitation?

Back

A dot density map shows the number of specific objects by using dots. Advantage: shows clusters and spread of people. Limitation: dots don’t show exact locations and can be crowded.