Choropleth Map
A choropleth map is a map that uses different shadowing, coloring, and symbols within a area to show an average. This choropleth map displays the percentage of obesity ( Body mass index over 30) within the population of each state from the 1995 through 2008.
Dot Density Map
A dot density map is a thematic map that displays information through a large amount of tiny dots, where each dot represents a unit of quantity. This dot density map displays the location of people living within a nonmetro area, where each dot represents 200 people.
Proportional Symbol Map
A proportional symbol map is a thematic map that displays certain areas with shapes and symbols that all vary in size to represent a unit of measurement. This particular map shows where oil is located within the world.
Topographic Map
A topographic map is a map that displays three-denominational images of surfaces through vertical and horizontal positions as well as color differentiation to display the difference in elevation levels . In this map displays the areas of wild land fires.
Environmental Sensitivity Index Map
A environmental sensitivity index map shows a summary of coastal resources that are more likely to be at risk if a oil spill was to occur.