Types of Maps

The data presented in the map shown depict

• latitude in a Robinson projection

• longitude in a Mercator projection

• elevation topographic map

• taxation in a flow-line map

• population in a cartogram

The map shown best fits which of the following map types?

• Choropleth

• Cartogram

• Dot Symbol

• Isoline

• Graduated Symbol

The map in the picture is showing each state in the U.S. It would be referred to as a ________ map. Remember there are 2 types of maps.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mercator projection?

• The size of all countries is accurate, but the shape is distorted.

• The size and shape of countries in the higher latitudes are greatly exaggerated.

• The projection is designed to maintain undistorted shapes of countries.

• Distances on the Mercator projection are real and accurate.

• This is the only projection in use because it is a perfect projection.

If I told you that it will take you 5 mins to get to Walmart from the high school if you travel south from the school. I am referring to _________ __________.