Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Choropleth map — The US Presidential Election of 2004, visualised using a choropleth map A choropleth map (Greek χώρος + πληθαίν:, ( area/region + multiply ) is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the… … Wikipedia
choropleth map — /ˈkɒroʊplɛθ mæp/ (say korohpleth map) noun a thematic map displaying data determined by areas rather than other features as lines, positions, etc., with tonal shadings proportional to density by areal units. {choro(graphy) + pleth(ron) an ancient …
choropleth map — a map using different densities of shading to indicate the distribution of different classes of data by administrative unit across an area … Geography glossary
choropleth map — [ kɒrə(ʊ)plɛθ] noun a map which uses shading, colouring, or symbols to show the average values of a particular quantity in different areas. Origin 1930s: from Gk khōra region + plēthos multitude … English new terms dictionary
Map coloring — is the act of assigning different colors to different features on a map. There are two very different uses of this term. The first is in cartography, choosing the colors to be used when producing a map. The second is in mathematics, where the… … Wikipedia
Map — For other uses, see Map (disambiguation). A map is a visual representation of an area a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes. Many maps are static two dimensional,… … Wikipedia
Map projection — A medieval depiction of the Ecumene (1482, Johannes Schnitzer, engraver), constructed after the coordinates in Ptolemy s Geography and using his second map projection A map projection is any method of representing the surface of a sphere or other … Wikipedia
Map symbolization — Examples of possible symbols for use on maps for the National Park Service. Map Symbolization is the characters, letters, or similar graphic representations used on a map to indicate an object or characteristic in the real world. Contents … Wikipedia
choropleth — noun A thematic map in which the distribution of some property is shown using different colours … Wiktionary
Thematic map — Edmond Halley s New and Correct Chart Shewing the Variations of the Compass (1701), the first chart to show lines of equal magnetic variation. A thematic map is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with… … Wikipedia
