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Chapter 1 Distributional Maps

Question 1.
The main aim of distributional maps is to show location.
Answer:
Wrong The main aim of distributional maps is to show the
distribution of variables like temperature, rainfall, population,
etc.

 Distribution maps are type of thematic maps.


 These maps are prepared with special themes like
the distribution of various variables in a particular
region.
 They make use of different methods to show the
distribution of variables like temperature, rainfall,
population, etc.
Thus, the main aim of distributional maps is to show the
distribution of variables in a particular region.

Question 2.
In choropleth maps, only one value is assigned to the sub-
administrative unit.
Answer:
Right

1. In choropleth maps, the data regarding various


geographical variables is shown by shading or using
tints of various colours.
2. After gathering the data for a selected variable, five
to seven classes are made considering the smallest
and the largest values.
3. Each class is assigned a tint of the same colour or
black-and-white patterns.
4. A particular value shown by a predecided tint of
colour can represent only a particular region or group
of region.
Thus, in choropleth maps, only one value is assigned to sub
administrative unit.

Question 3.
In choropleth maps, colours/tints do not change according to
the values of the variables.
Answer:
Wrong.
In choropleth maps, colours/tints change according to the
values of variables.

 In choropleth maps, the smallest and the largest


values are taken into consideration and after that 5-7
classes are made.
 Each class is assigned a unique tint of the same
colour or black and white pattern.
 In other words, each class is used to show the
distribution of a particular variable in sub-
administrative unit.
Question 4.
Choropleth maps are used to show altitudes.
Answer:
Wrong.
Isopleth maps and not the choropleth maps are used to show
altitude.

 When the distribution of a variable is continuous like


the altitude, the isopleth method map is used.
 Isopleth maps use lines joining the locations having
equal values and hence are useful to show the
change in altitude in the region.
 When the distribution of a variable is discontinuous,
the choropleth method map is used to show its
distribution, eg. distribution of population, domestic
animals, etc.
Question 5.
Isopleth maps are used to show population distribution.
Answer:
Wrong.
Dot method maps or choropleth method maps are used to show
population distribution

 Distribution of a population is discontinuous.


 Isopleth method maps are used to show the
distribution of variables which are continuous. For eg.
altitude, temperature etc.
 Thus, isopleth method maps are not used to show
population distribution.
Question 6.
In dot method, every dot should have an appropriate scale.
Answer:
Right.
The size of the dot is decided as per the value of a variable that
is freely scattered across the region.

Question 7.
Isopleth maps are not made using isolines.
Answer:
Wrong.
Isopleth maps are made using isolines.

 Isolines are lines joining places of same values of a


given variable in a map.
 Since, isopleth maps are also prepared in the same
method, we can say that they are made using
isolines.
Question 8.
Distribution of various geographical elements can be shown
using dot method.
Answer:
Wrong.
Distribution of various geographical elements cannot be shown
using dot method.

 Distribution of geographical elements which are


freely scattered across a region can be shown using a
dot method.
 Distribution of variables like population, minerals,
cattles etc., are freely scattered hence can be shown
on a dot method map.
 Whereas the distribution of variables like rainfall,
altitude, temperature etc. which are continuous,
cannot be shown using a dot method map.
2. Answer in brief.

Question 1.
Explain the use and types of distributional maps.
Answer:
(a) Use of distributional maps: The distributional maps are
useful for explaining the patterns of distribution of a particular
geographical variable.
(b) The types of distributional maps : The following are the
types of distributional maps.
1. Dot Method: The distributional map based on
statistical data, made by this method, make use of
dots of a pre-decided size to show the distribution of
a particular variable, e.g. Dot method map is used to
show the population of a region, distribution of cattle
etc.
2. Choropleth Method: The distributional map made by
this method makes use of shades or tints of various
colours, to show the distribution of a particular
variable, e.g. Choropleth method map is used to
show population density, types of forest cover, uses
of land.
3. Isopleth Method: The distributional map made by this
method makes use of lines joining locations or places
having same or equal values of a particular variable,
e.g. Isopleth method map is used to show altitude,
temperature, rainfall.

Question 2.
Differentiate between choropleth and isopleths methods.
Answer:

Choropleth Method Isopleth Method

(1) In Choropleth method maps, the (1) In Isopleth method maps,


distribution of various variables are the distribution of various
shown by shading or using tints of variables are shown with the
the same colour. help of isolines.

(2) When the distribution of a (2) When the distribution of a


variable is not continuous, the variable is continuous, the
choropleth method is used. isopleth method is used.

(3) Choropleth method is used to (3) Isopleth method are used


show population density, cattle to show altitude, temperature,
distribution etc. rainfall of a region etc.

Question 3.
Explain with reasons the method which is best suited to show
the distribution of population in a region.
Answer:
 The dot method of making a distributional map is
best suited to show the distribution of the population
in a region.
 The dots used in this method, are given a particular
value which is determined by selecting a proper scale
considering the spread of the values of the variables
in the given region.
 This method is best suited to show the distribution of
the variables which are freely scattered as in the
case of population distribution.

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