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Meaning of choropleth map | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkɔːɹəˌplɛθ/

Definitions

A thematic map in which the distribution of some property is shown using different colours.

Examples

“The scale and unit of analysis for choropleth maps depends upon the area to be mapped.”
“The choropleth map, which shows distributions by area, is one of the most frequently used maps in geography.”
“As the Mercator is to Web projections, choropleth maps are to thematic cartography (i.e., they are overused).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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