Learning task - distributional maps

What is a distributional map used for?

• Showing boundaries of countries

• Showing height of landforms

• Showing distribution of features like population, rainfall, crops

• Showing historical events

Match the type of map to its correct feature

• Uses dots for quantity

• DOT METHOD

• Uses shades of color to show variation

• CHOROPLETH

• Uses lines to join equal values

• ISOPLETH

Label the elements of the map ​ ​

a

b

c

LOCATION

INDEX

DIRECTION

TITLE

SCALE

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) CHOROPLETH MAP

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(b) ISOPLETH MAP

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(c) DOT METHOD MAP

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Match the COLOUR to the LABEL

• 50 - 60

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• 30 - 40

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• 60 - 70

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• 40 - 50

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map is drawn using these steps

Identify the states

a

b

c

d

e

TAMIL NADU

MAHARASHTRA

WEST BENGAL

RAJASTHAN

GOA

Why do we need a map when we go for field visit?

• To check location and route

• To mark information on it

• To draw what we see

• None of the above