Question

Answer the following question in about 30 words:

What are the requirements to construct a dot map?

Answer 1

Dot maps are drawn to show the distribution of phenomena such as population, cattle, and crop types. Dots of the same size as the chosen scale are marked on the given administrative units to highlight the distribution patterns.

• Requirements:
  1. An administrative map of the given area showing state/district/block boundaries.
  2. Statistical data on the selected themes for the chosen administrative units, i.e. total population, cattle, etc.
  3. Selection of a scale to determine the value of a dot.
  4. A physiographic map of the region, especially relief and drainage maps.
• Precautions:
  1. The lines demarcating the boundaries of various administrative units should not be very thick and bold.
  2. All dots should be of the same size.