Monday, December 8, 2008

Choropleth map


This map is a choropleth map which describes the water use in the different states of the US. A choropleth map shows statistical data in regions through the use of shading and colors. There is a key which will tell the viewer the color which represent the different quantities. For example in this choropleth map one can see that the states who use the most water are depicted in red. These states are; Florida, Texas, California, Illinois, and New York.

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