Geography GCSE
Choropleth maps
What Choropleth maps means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Choropleth maps
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Reference: AQA
Maps that use shading to represent data density, such as population per km², requiring careful reading of the key to match colours to values.
Topics that use Choropleth maps
- Graphical skills (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Continuous data
- Contour lines
- Data presentation
- Desire lines
- Discrete data
- Dot map
- Gradient
- Graphical representation
Using Choropleth maps in the exam
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