Dot Maps

Q. Construct a table on the distribution of land among the 450 families of Palampur.

Q. What is the first step to draw a dot map?

1. Determine the number of dots to be plotted
2. Take the statistical data on the theme
3. Choose an administrative map of the region
4. Plot the dots on the map

Q.
Which of the following methods is used to draw the given map?

1. Choropleth
2. Isopleth
3. Topographic
4. Dot

Q. The dots in dot maps are used to show the distribution of the variable over a particular region on the map. Choose some of the advantages of dot maps relative to other thematic maps.

1. They are highly effective in showing density differences in a region.
2. They are flexible and work with all kinds of data.
3. They are simpler to retrieve data from the map.
4. They work well in black and white maps.

Q. Which of the following maps are usually used to show population distribution?

1. Topographic maps
2. Political maps
3. Physical maps
4. Dot maps

Q.
Which of the following districts is most populated in the given map?

1. Amravati
2. Varud
3. Achelpur
4. Surji

Q. While preparing dot maps, the statistical data is gathered through counting.

1. True
2. False

Q. All dots in a dot map should be of the same size.

1. True
2. False

Q. How is data depicted through dot maps?

1. Through different colors
2. Through lines
3. Through dots
4. Through triangles

Q. Which of the following statements is not true about dot maps?

1. A scale shows the data represented by each dot.
2. The thickness of each dot remains uniform across the entire map.
3. Thematic layers can be combined using different shapes, colours, and sizes.
4. Dots of different sizes cannot be used in the same map.

Q. Which of the following is true regarding the dot maps?

1. Some dots should be thick
2. All dots should be of the same size
3. Some dots should be bold
4. Dots on the boundaries should be of different color

Q. In dot maps, the lines illustrating the boundaries have to be bold and thick.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is the correct and complete order for plotting a dot map?

1. Choose an administrative map of the region>>Take the statistical data on a theme>>Determine the number of dots to be plotted
2. Take the statistical data on a theme>>Determine the number of dots to be plotted>>Plot the dots on the map
3. Choose an administrative map of the region>>Take the statistical data on a theme>>Count the number of dots to be plotted>>Plot the dots on a chart
4. Choose an administrative map of the region>>Take the statistical data on a theme>>Determine the number of dots to be plotted>>Plot the dots on the map