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MAPINFO HOMEWORK- Lab 5
Thematic Maps
A. Create a thematic map using the following parameters (2pts):
Type= ranges
Use TotalBlack field of cities table
4 ranges
Method= natural break
Round by 10
Print the map and include the legend.
B. Create a thematic map using the following parameters(2pts):
Type= ranges
Use TotalBlack field of cities table
4 ranges
Method= equal count
Round by 10
Print the map and include the legend.
C. Create a thematic map using the following parameters(2pts):
Type= dot density
Use TotalBlack field of cities table
Dot value= each dot represents 100 units
Dot size = 3 color = black
Print the map and include the legend.
D. Create a thematic map using the following parameters(2pts)::
Type= pie charts – default
Use TotalBlack and TotalWhite fields of cities table
Diameter= 1 inch for sum= 500,000
Print the map and include the legend.
E. Open the thematic_1.wor located in the mi-training directory and answer the following
questions:
1. What data layer is being thematically mapped?
2. What field is being mapped?
Answer questions on page 2
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3. What type of thematic map is shown?
4. What classification method was used to customize the ranges?
5. How many ranges are displayed in the thematic layer?
6. What is the lowest value of the highest range?
7. What is the border pixel width setting for the range styles?
8. How many records are in the highest range?
Close all tables
Open the thematic_2.wor located in the mi-training directory and answer the following questions:
9. What type of thematic map is shown?
10. What data layer is being thematically mapped?
11. What field is being mapped?
12. What is font size setting of the diamond symbol at a value of 510,000?
Submit answers and maps to your instructor.
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