Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Choropleth map


http://my.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/Geo204/Choro/Tom/

A choropleth map can be used to show many different types of data, it shows the different types of data by coloring or by pattern. They are widely used because of how user friendly they are, and are simple to read. Most choropleth maps are linked with showing characteristics of populations. This map above is showing the distribution of hispanic population in the counties of Florida.

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