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Choropleth maps

A choropleth map uses shading, colours or symbols in defined areas to show a generalisation about the quantity of a features. For example, it might show the population in each Local Government Area, or the number of shorebirds in different areas. 

In Geography class, choropleth maps will most commonly be hand drawn. 
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  • Home
  • Stage 4
    • Maps >
      • Elements of a Map
      • Direction
      • Scale
      • Area and Grid Reference
      • Latitude and Longitude
      • Altitude
      • Area
      • Contour lines
      • Gradient
      • Local Relief
      • Sketch map
      • Choropleth
      • Synoptic charts
      • Topographic Maps
    • Graphs and statistics >
      • Population Profiles
      • Climate graphs
  • Stage 5
    • Maps >
      • Altitude
      • Area
      • Area and Grid Reference
      • Aspect
      • Bearings
      • Contour lines
      • Density
      • Direction
      • Gradient
      • Local Relief
      • Scale
  • Stage 6
    • Drawing a cross-section
    • Vertical Exaggeration
    • Sight lines
    • Transects
    • Ternary graphs
    • Logorithmic graphs
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