Question

Which of the following is the least suitable use of a thematic map?

• A. Population density
• B. Rainfall distribution
• C. Elevation contours
• D. Land use

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Elevation contours

A thematic map is a type of map specifically designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area (e.g., population density, temperature, income levels, or rainfall). Unlike general reference maps which show a variety of physical and political features (such as roads, boundaries, and water bodies), thematic maps focus on the spatial variation of a single phenomenon or a relationship between multiple phenomena.