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...