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Types of Maps. Map scale. distance on a map relative to the distance on Earth. Representative fraction & Ratio scale 1/50,000 or 1:50,000. Verbal scale – 1in. = 1 mile. Bar scale – black and white line. Large Scale vs. Small Scale. Large scale shows small areas in greater detail.
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Map scale • distance on a map relative to the distance on Earth
Reference Maps Reference Maps shows locations of places, as well as human and natural geographic features. Reference Maps shows locations of places, as well as human and natural geographic features.
Choropleth Choropleth map – uses shading to show different levels of data
Spatial thinking: Why are there higher levels of Latinos in southern Florida?
Spatial thinking: Why are the five red states using the most water?
Dot/Pin Dot Map Dot/Pin Dot Map– each dot represents a number of occurrences
Spatial thinking: Why is most of China’s population near the coast and NE area? • Population density map of China
Graduated Symbol Graduated Symbol – uses a symbol to show frequency or intensity of variable
Isoline Isoline map – connects points of equal value to make lines on a map
Cartograms Cartograms show size using data other than area
Mental / Perceptual Maps • Images of places we form based on our experiences and perceptions • What would your mental map be of: • Austin • Buddhism • Mars