Transcript MapTypeQuiz PPT

Quick Map Quiz
• After each map, list what type of map it is,
what is the variable that is represented (what
kind of information we could use that map
for/what kind of conclusions could we make
based on the map data)
• Some maps it will be easier to tell what kind
than to know what kind of information.
• Disclaimer: My answers are not in full detail
so it is up to you to fully learn about each
map.
World according to
GDP
• Cartogram
• The size of the countries is substituted for the
representative size of their GDP
Mental Map
• Someone’s random drawing of some random
event
The World At Night
Choropleth Map
• Thematic map equating the world according
to the light they produce at night
• Notice North Korea
Isoline Map
• Isoline maps are the easiest to detect
because they have swurvy lines that
represent varying levels of something
• This map is demonstrating varying water
transfer regions
Reference Map
• Strictly the facts
• Could be used for navigation or general
reference
World Gross Domestic
Product
Cartogram
• Another GDP Cartogram, in another format
Population Density
Choropleth Map
• The theme is population density
Proportional Symbol
Map
• symbol represents certain amounts of oil
Cartogram
• electoral votes are substituted for area
Choropleth Map
• common variable applied across a
region
U.K. Conservation sites
Dot Map
• dots represent specific sites
• dots can also be used to represent density
Pop vs Soda vs Coke
Choropleth Map
• theme is the term used to reference soda (its
proper name)
• REFERENCE!!!
• Proportional Symbol!!
DUH
Mental (Cognitive) Map
• This map was generated by google search
terms to produce prejudices regarding each
region of the world
• Choropleth Map
• Variable - cancer rates
• One could make interesting correlations
between the demographics of Baltimore
and the occurances of cancer. Does it
have to do with lifestyle? Income?
Race? Could get controversial...