Question

Which of the following statements is not true about choropleth maps?

• A. It uses colour schemes, shades, and patterns to classify data quantitatively.
• B. The data available is aggregated into a number of classes.
• C. A unique colour, shade, or pattern is used to depict the different classes.
• D. Different data classification techniques produce the same choropleth map.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Different data classification techniques produce the same choropleth map.

Choropleth maps are coloured or shaded according to a prearranged key. Each shade or colour represents a range of values. Each data classification technique produces unique choropleth map.