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Shows the physical features of a given area Physical map Shows the physical features of a given area

Political map Shows the political boundaries (country, province, state, county, city, etc.) in a given area

It uses shades of colors to show intervals Choropleth maps A map showing quantity by a pre-defined area (often counties, states, or countries). It uses shades of colors to show intervals

A map that is used to display distributions. Isoline maps A map that is used to display distributions. It consists of lines that connect to show equal value (iso = equal in Greek) Common Examples: weather map, topographic map

Proportional Symbol/ graduated symbol maps Uses a symbol (usually a circle) to show intensity or frequency The size of the symbol varies with the frequency or size of the variable being mapped

Dot maps Uses a dot to represent the occurrence of some phenomenon in order to depict variation in density in a given area

Used to compare numerical data of different places cartogram Used to compare numerical data of different places Data areas are shown proportionally