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The document discusses various mapping methods such as the choropleth and isopleth methods for representing population density and other geographical variables. It provides instructions for analyzing maps and answering questions related to population density in the Amravati district. The document also includes activities for creating maps using the dot method and interpreting data from population tables.

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Geography

The document discusses various mapping methods such as the choropleth and isopleth methods for representing population density and other geographical variables. It provides instructions for analyzing maps and answering questions related to population density in the Amravati district. The document also includes activities for creating maps using the dot method and interpreting data from population tables.

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Ø Name the place having population of 1 Ø Which part of the map shows sparse

lakh on the map. distribution of population?

Figure 1.1 : Dot method map

Figure 1.2 (A) : Choropleth map (tints)

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Choropleth method: shown. Read any one map in detail and
In these maps, the data regarding various answer the following questions:
geographical variables is shown by shades or Ø Name the Talukas having population
tints of various colours. While making such density between 301 and 400 persons per
maps, the data used for different variables is sq.km.
obtained through various processes such as
Ø What is the density of the Amravati
measurement, surveying, etc. In this method, Taluka?
only one value is given to one sub-
administrative unit in a region. The smallest Ø Name the Talukas having population
density less than 300 persons per sq.km.
and the largest values of the given data of the
variable are taken into consideration. After Isopleth method :
that, 5-7 classes are made. Each class is You have seen contour maps and isobar
assigned a tint of the same colour or black- maps in earlier classes. In these maps, the
and-white patterns. The shades or the patterns distribution was shown with the help of lines
become darker with the increasing values of showing equal values. When the distribution
the given variable and are drawn accordingly of a variable is continuous, the isopleth
on the map in the given classification. method is then used to show its distribution.
In fig. 1.2 (A) and 1.2 (B), the population For example, altitude, temperature, rainfall,
density maps of Amravati district using color etc.
shades and black-and-white patterns are For these maps, we need to obtain

Make friends with maps !

Figure 1.2 (B) : Isopleth Map (Black and White patterns)

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Make friends with maps !

Figure 1.3 : Isopleth Map


the accurate data regarding the altitude, in turn decides the difference between the
temperature, rainfall, etc. of some places in lines.
a region. It is assumed that the difference v Lines are drawn for the decided intervals.
between the altitude or rainfall of two Locations with the same value are joined
places changes at a uniform rate. The sub- by a line.
administrative units are not taken into Following conclusions are drawn on the
consideration here. Statistical data belongs basis of the maps prepared in such a way.
to the respective places. Such data is known v If the lines are closer to each other then
as point-related data. the change in the variable is steep and if
Values of the variable are written on the the lines are away from each other, then it
map at their respective locations. If the data is gentle.
for more places is available, mapping of the v We get an idea of the natural trend of the
distribution can be done more accurately. distribution of the variable with the help
On the basis of this information, isopleth of this map.
maps are prepared using the steps below: In fig. 1.3, the rainfall map of Amravati
v By considering the highest and the lowest district is given. Read the map in detail and
values of the variable, the class interval is answer the questions.
decided to draw the isopleths maps which Ø In which part of the district is the rainfall
more?
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Ø In which direction is the rainfall
decreasing?
Ø What is the lowest value of the rainfall
in the district?

Make friends with maps !

Read the maps given in fig. 1.4 and 1.5


and answer the questions.

Figure 1.5 : Rainfall


Ø In which direction is the rainfall more in
the district?
Ø In which direction is the rainfall
decreasing?
Ø Which class shows low rainfall category
in the district?
Ø Which class shows high rainfall category
in the district?
Figure 1.4 : Density of population
Ø Which method has been used in preparing
this map?
Ø In which direction is the density of
population decreasing? Try this.
Ø Name the Talukas with population
density less than 200. Now we will prepare a map using dot
Ø Name the Talukas having population method. Carry out the following activity.
density between 200 and 400 Ü See the map of Nandurbar given in fig.
Ø Name the Talukas with population 1.6 carefully. Draw it on another paper or
density more than 400. tracing paper along with its taluka and
Ø In which direction are the Talukas having district boundaries.
higher density of population located in Ü Now see the population table given along
the district? the map. On the basis of the statistical
Ø Which method has been used in preparing data, decide the value of the dots
this map? considering the highest and the lowest

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