Question

analyzing and identifying maps
population density by county
use the map to answer the questions.
what type of map is this?
how do you know if the density of the population is greater in a particular area?
in this map, what is the dependent variable?
persons per square mile
less than 36
36 - 85
36 - 85
184 - 386
367 - 813
814 - 1,464
greater than 1,465
the colors appear lighter.
the colors appear darker.
the colors fall in the middle.

Explanation:

1. This is a choropleth map as it uses different colors to represent population - density values across different counties.
2. The density of the population is greater in a particular area when the colors appear darker. Darker colors in the legend correspond to higher population - density ranges.
3. The dependent variable in this map is the population density (persons per square mile) as it is the variable being measured and represented by the different colors.

Answer:

1. Choropleth map
2. The colors appear darker.
3. Population density (persons per square mile)