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Distributional Maps

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question — in the order the textbook teaches them. · 20 questions

Exercise

20 q
  1. Give reasons why following sentences are right or wrong:
    Ex Q1(1)
    The main aim of distributional maps is to show location.
  2. Ex Q1(2)
    In choropleth maps, only one value is assigned to the sub-administrative unit.
  3. Ex Q1(3)
    In choropleth maps, colours/tints do not change according to the values of the variables.
  4. Ex Q1(4)
    Choropleth maps are used to show altitudes.
  5. Ex Q1(5)
    Isopleth maps are used to show population distribution.
  6. Ex Q1(6)
    In dot method, every dot should have an appropriate scale.
  7. Ex Q1(7)
    Isopleth maps are not made using isolines.
  8. Ex Q1(8)
    Distribution of various geographical elements can be shown using dot method.
  9. Answer in brief.
    Ex Q2(1)
    Explain the use and types of distributional maps.
  10. Ex Q2(2)
    Differentiate between choropleth and isopleths methods.
  11. Ex Q2(3)
    Explain with reasons the method which is best suited to show the distribution of population in a region.
  12. Which method will you use for the following information ?
    Ex Q3(1)
    Talukawise wheat production in the district
  13. Ex Q3(2)
    Distribution of the altitude of the land in the district.
  14. Ex Q3(3)
    Distribution of domestic animals in the State
  15. Ex Q3(4)
    The distribution of population density in India
  16. Ex Q3(5)
    Temperature distribution in Maharashtra State.
  17. Study the population distribution map of Kolhapur district and answer the following questions:
    Ex Q4(1)
    Which method has been used to show the distribution of population in the district?
  18. Ex Q4(2)
    Explain the directionwise distribution of population from dense to sparse.
  19. Ex Q4(3)
    What is the population shown by the largest circle ? Which place is that?
  20. Ex Q4(4)
    Which Taluka has the least population?