Thematic Mapping

Thematic Mapping

Learning Objectives

* Enhance the knowledge about thematic mapping.

* To understand the concepts of thematic maps.

* Realise the importance of the thematic map – Dot and choropleth.

* To interpret a Dot and choropleth map.

* Learn and practice dot map and choropleth map.

Introduction

Athematic map is a map that emphasizes a particular theme or a special topic such as the average distribution of population of an area. It is different from general reference maps because it does not just show general features like rivers, cities, political subdivisions and highways.