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Notes, STD 9, L-1, Distribution Maps.

This document contains geography notes on distributional maps for 9th standard students. It discusses different types of distributional maps like choropleth, dot, and isopleth maps. The key points covered are: - Choropleth maps use color shading to show variables distributed across administrative units. - Dot maps show scattered variables using dots of uniform size. - Isopleth maps use isolines to depict continuously distributed variables like temperature and altitude. - Population distribution is best shown using choropleth or dot maps as it is not continuous. - Continuous variables like altitude are suited for isopleth maps rather than choropleth maps.

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Notes, STD 9, L-1, Distribution Maps.

This document contains geography notes on distributional maps for 9th standard students. It discusses different types of distributional maps like choropleth, dot, and isopleth maps. The key points covered are: - Choropleth maps use color shading to show variables distributed across administrative units. - Dot maps show scattered variables using dots of uniform size. - Isopleth maps use isolines to depict continuously distributed variables like temperature and altitude. - Population distribution is best shown using choropleth or dot maps as it is not continuous. - Continuous variables like altitude are suited for isopleth maps rather than choropleth maps.

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GEOGRAPHY NOTES

LESSON 1-DISTRIBUTIONAL MAPS


STD-IX
Q 1. Which method will you use for the following information ?
(1) Taluka wise wheat production in the district?
Ans: Choropleth method
(2) Distribution of the altitude of the land in the district.
Ans : Isopleth method
(3) Distribution of domestic animals in the State
Ans : Dot method
(4) The distribution of population density in India
Ans : Choropleth method
(5) Temperature distribution in Maharashtra State.
Ans : Isopleth method.

Q 2. Fill in the blanks:


1. Maps showing distribution of variables are called themetic maps.
2. The size of dots in a dot method map should be uniform.
3. We need statistical data to draw distributional maps.
4. Isopleth method is used to show the distribution of a variable when it is
continuous.

Q3.Answer in brief.
(1) Explain the use and types of distributional maps.
Ans: (A) Use of distributional maps are: The distributional maps are useful for
explaining the patterns of distribution of a particular geographical variable.
(B)The types of distributional maps are:
1. Dot method map. 2. Choropleth method. 3. Isopleth method.
The uses of these distributional maps are described below:
• 1. Dot method: The way a variable is distributed throughout the region, the dots
are used to show its distribution on the map. For example, the population of a
region, the distribution of cattle, etc.
• The dot method is most suitable for that variable which is freely scattered across
the region.
• 2. Choropleth method: Choropleth maps are popular thematic maps used to
represent statistical data through various shading patterns or symbols on
predetermined geographic areas (i.e. countries).
• They are good at utilizing data to easily represent variability of the desired
measurement, across a region.
• 3. Isopleth method: When the distribution of a variable is continuous, the
isopleth method is then used to show its distribution.
• For example, altitude, temperature, rainfall,etc.

2. Differentiate between choropleth and isopleths methods.


Choropleth method Isopleth method
1. In these maps the data regarding 1. Isopleth maps use isolines joining
various geographical variables is shown areas of equal values of a particular
by shades or tints of various colours variable.
2. Mainly used when distribution of a 2. Mainly used for continuous data like
variable is not continuous like rainfall, temperature, altitude, etc
population density, distribution, etc
3. Sub-administrative units are taken into 3. The sub-administrative units are not
consideration. taken into consideration

3. Explain with reasons the method which is best suited to show the distribution
of population in a region.

Ans: 1. The best method to show the distribution of population in a region is Dot
method or Choropleth method.
2. The distribution of population is not continuous and it is freely scattered across the
region.
3. In the Dot method to show the way the population is distributed throughout a
region, dots are used to show its distribution in a map. In this method rural population
is shown by dots and urban population by circles.
4. In the Choropleth method the sub-administrative units are taken into consideration
to show the distribution of population. In these method , the values of population is
divided into 5-7 classes and each class interval is given a unique tint of same colour or
black and white patterns to show the distribution of population in sub- administrative
units.

3. Give reasons why following sentences are right or wrong:


(1) The main aim of distributional maps is to show location.
Ans: Wrong.
Correct Statement: The main aim of distributional map is not to show the location, but to
show the distribution of various elements in a particular region like distribution of
temperature, rainfall, population, etc.
(2) In choropleth maps, only one value is assigned to the sub-administrative unit.
Ans: Right.
1. In Choropleth maps, the smallest and the largest values of a given data of a variable in
a region are taken into consideration.2) After that 5-7 classes are made. Each class
interval is assigned by a value. 3) In this way only one value is assigned to the sub-
administrative unit.

(3) In choropleth maps, colours/tints do not change according to the values of the
variables.
Ans: Wrong.
Correct Statement: 1. In Choropleth maps, the smallest and the largest values of a given data
of a variable in a region are taken into consideration.2) After that 5-7 classes are made. Each
class interval has different value and accordingly it is assigned a unique tint of same colour
or black and white patterns. Thus in choropleth maps, colours/tints change according to the
values of the variables.

(4) Choropleth maps are used to show altitudes.


Ans : Wrong.
Correct Statement: 1)When the distribution a variable is discontinuous, the choropleth map is
then used. 2) When the distribution of a variable is continuous, isopleth maps are being used.
3)The distribution of altitude is continuous. Therefore, isopleth maps are used to show
altitude.
(5) Isopleth maps are used to show population distribution.
Ans: Wrong.
Correct Statement: 1) The distribution of population is discontinuous. 2) Therefore, Dot
method or Choropleth method is used to show population distribution.

(6) In dot method, every dot should have an appropriate scale.


Ans: Right. The size of the dot is decided as per the value of a variable that is freely scattered
across the region.

(7) Isopleth maps are not made using isolines.


Ans: Wrong:
Correct Statement: The maps using isolines showing distribution of a particular variable are
called Isopleth maps. Thus Isopleth maps are made using isolines.

(8) Distribution of various geographical elements can be shown using dot method.
Ans: Right. The way a variable is distributed throughout the region, the dots are used to show
its distribution on dot maps. The dot method is mostly suitable for that variable which is
freely scattered across the region. In this way distribution of various geographical elements
can be shown using dot method.

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