AP Human Geography Types of Maps Unit One

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About This Presentation

This is a PPT on the different types of maps that are needed for AP Human Geography.


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Reference Maps Also known as General Purpose Maps The above is a simple road map of downtown Toronto.

What is a thematic map?

“A thematic map is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.”

Thematic Maps

Choropleth Maps Uses differences in shading , coloring , or the placing of symbols .

Dot Maps Uses dots in a specific area. Each dot is a specific quantity.

Isoline Maps Uses continuous lines joining points of the same value .

Isoline (Isometric) Maps Average Temperatures in Ontario January July

Isoline Maps - Contours Topographic Maps

Mental Maps Shows an person’s internal perception of space .

Cartograms Expands or shrinks the area of locations to demonstrate different types of data .

The World Population What does this map show you about the world’s population ?