Question

what is Choropleth ?

Answer 1

A choropleth map is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned

Answer 2

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Choropleth is a type of distributional Map.The main aim of maps is to show the location of a place and distribution of variables.Such maps are called Thematic maps .


Choropleth method is used to show the distribution of a map regarding to particular region,place ,data,or location.

In these maps, the data regarding various geographical variables is shown by shades or tints of various colours.

While making such maps, the data use for different variables is obtained through various processes such as measurement, surveying,etc.

In this method,only one value is given to one sub-administrative unit in a region . The smallest and the largest value of the given data of the variable are taken into consideration.

After that, 5-7 classes are made.Each class is assigned a tint of the same colour or black and white patterns.

The shades or the patterns become darker with the increasing values of the given values and are drawn accordingly on the map in the given classification.

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