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GCSE Geography · key term
A map showing the geographical distribution of a particular subject, such as population density or rainfall.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Interpreting Physical and Human LandscapesThematic maps focus on particular subjects, such as relief, rainfall or population. Comparing maps of the same area can reveal an association: two patterns occurring together.
Specification 9.1 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
A map showing the spatial distribution of a particular subject, such as rainfall, population density or transport connections.
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A thematic map concentrates on a particular subject. Choropleth, isoline and flow-line maps are different ways of making thematic maps; they are not interchangeable. Population density is measured for areas, rainfall can vary continuously across space, and bus services connect places.