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A '''cartogram''' is a map in which some thematic mapping variable – such as travel time, population, or GNP – is substituted for land area or distance. The geometry or space of the map is distorted, sometimes extremely, in order to convey the information of this alternate variable. They are primarily used to display emphasis and for analysis as [[ | A '''cartogram''' is a map in which some thematic mapping variable – such as travel time, population, or GNP – is substituted for land area or distance. The geometry or space of the map is distorted, sometimes extremely, in order to convey the information of this alternate variable. They are primarily used to display emphasis and for analysis as [[Nomogram (nonfiction)|nomograms]]. | ||
Two common types of cartograms are area and distance cartograms. Cartograms have a fairly long history, with examples from the mid-1800s. | Two common types of cartograms are area and distance cartograms. Cartograms have a fairly long history, with examples from the mid-1800s. | ||
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== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
* [[ | * [[Nomogram (nonfiction)]] - a two-dimensional [[Diagram (nonfiction)|diagram]] designed to allow the approximate graphical computation of a mathematical [[Function (nonfiction)|function]]. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 06:36, 22 November 2019
A cartogram is a map in which some thematic mapping variable – such as travel time, population, or GNP – is substituted for land area or distance. The geometry or space of the map is distorted, sometimes extremely, in order to convey the information of this alternate variable. They are primarily used to display emphasis and for analysis as nomograms.
Two common types of cartograms are area and distance cartograms. Cartograms have a fairly long history, with examples from the mid-1800s.
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Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
- Nomogram (nonfiction) - a two-dimensional diagram designed to allow the approximate graphical computation of a mathematical function.
External links
- Cartogram @ Wikipedia
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