Explain the use and types of distributional maps


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Explain the use and types of distributional maps

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Distribution maps can be used to
see how measurement changes across different areas.



There are three major types of
distributional maps. They are:



# Dot Distribution or Density map – This map is easy to use and makes
use of dots to indicate a value in an area such as population distribution. One
dot can be used to represent a specific number of people.



# Choropleth map – Dots are replaced by a various shades of the same
color or different colors. These maps depict the intensity of a variant. They
represent how one measurement differs across the same area.



# Proportional
Circles map
– This map uses circles and legends to represent absolute
values or precise numbers. The size of the circle must be compared with the
legend.

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