Practical-III (Thematic Mapping and Statistical Diagrams) (B.A Geography)

Drawing dot, choropleth and isopleth maps and statistical diagrams from census and other data.

6 MonthsDuration 4Chapters17Topics

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01Experiment Group 1: Thematic Maps and Dot Maps 4 topics

Meaning and types of thematic maps - qualitative and quantitative
Sources of data - Census, district statistical handbooks
Dot method - choosing dot value and size
Dot map of population or crop area of UP districts

02Experiment Group 2: Choropleth Maps 5 topics

Principles of the choropleth method
Calculating density and ratios
Deciding class intervals
Choosing a graded shading scheme
Choropleth map of population density / literacy

03Experiment Group 3: Isopleth Maps 3 topics

Meaning of isopleths - isohyets, isotherms, isobars
Interpolation between station values
Drawing an isohyet map of rainfall

04Experiment Group 4: Statistical Diagrams 5 topics

Line graph and poly-line graph
Simple, compound and multiple bar diagrams
Pie (divided circle) diagram
Proportional circles and squares
Climograph and hythergraph

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You will be able to

Choose a suitable thematic mapping method for a given type of data
Prepare dot maps of population and crop distribution
Prepare choropleth maps of density and ratios with proper class intervals
Draw isopleth maps such as isohyets and isotherms by interpolation
Draw line graphs, bar diagrams, pie diagrams and proportional circles from census and other data

Who it is for

B.A Geography students of Semester 3 (UP state universities, NEP 2020 syllabus)
Students who need guided practice for the practical record and exam

What you need

Geometry box, protractor, compass, colour pencils, outline maps of India / UP and a calculator
Cartography Practical-I and II completed

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus of UP state universities. Where your university's list of exercises differs, the centre follows your own university syllabus.

Where does the data come from?

Census 2011, district statistical handbooks and IMD rainfall data; the trainer provides the tables.

Is the viva included?

Yes, the practical exam has a viva on methods, which the MCQs here prepare for.