IOP2601 Assignment 3 (QUALITY ANSWERS)
Semester 1
Thematic Map ...ANSWER...Qualitative analysis of space and a type of phenomenon.
Often times the words we use (apples vs. oranges)
conveys information about a single topic or theme, such as population density or
geology
"summarizes tabular data in concise consumable ways" (related to physical, social,
political, cultural, economic)
Changes across: densities, concentrations, populations, ranks, distributions, relative
magnitudes, gradients
Observable, scientific
Choropleth Map ...ANSWER...A particular phenomenon represented by distinct colors
or shades on a map that is broken up into regions or boundaries
areas are distinctly colored or shaded to represent classed values of a particular
phenomenon
Broken into regions or boundaries
It quickly helps us surmise what is happening across space. Highs/lows and general
patterns/themes across the landscape
classification ...ANSWER...the process of sorting entities into groups or categories- on a
map the process of representing members of a group by the same symbol, usually
contained in the legend
aggregation ...ANSWER...the process of collecting similarly adjacent polygons (with
their associated attributes) to form a single, larger entity
census tract ...ANSWER...A small, statistical subdivision of a county that usually
includes approximately 4,000 inhabitants, but may include from 2,500 - 8,000
inhabitants. Is designed to encompass a population w/ relatively uniform economic
status, living conditions, & some demographic characteristics. Tract boundaries
Semester 1
Thematic Map ...ANSWER...Qualitative analysis of space and a type of phenomenon.
Often times the words we use (apples vs. oranges)
conveys information about a single topic or theme, such as population density or
geology
"summarizes tabular data in concise consumable ways" (related to physical, social,
political, cultural, economic)
Changes across: densities, concentrations, populations, ranks, distributions, relative
magnitudes, gradients
Observable, scientific
Choropleth Map ...ANSWER...A particular phenomenon represented by distinct colors
or shades on a map that is broken up into regions or boundaries
areas are distinctly colored or shaded to represent classed values of a particular
phenomenon
Broken into regions or boundaries
It quickly helps us surmise what is happening across space. Highs/lows and general
patterns/themes across the landscape
classification ...ANSWER...the process of sorting entities into groups or categories- on a
map the process of representing members of a group by the same symbol, usually
contained in the legend
aggregation ...ANSWER...the process of collecting similarly adjacent polygons (with
their associated attributes) to form a single, larger entity
census tract ...ANSWER...A small, statistical subdivision of a county that usually
includes approximately 4,000 inhabitants, but may include from 2,500 - 8,000
inhabitants. Is designed to encompass a population w/ relatively uniform economic
status, living conditions, & some demographic characteristics. Tract boundaries
