Question

What are the requirements to construct a dot map?

Answer 1

The dot maps are drawn to show the distribution of phenomena such as population, cattle, types of crops, etc. The dots of the same size as per the chosen scale are marked over the given administrative units to highlight the patterns of distribution.

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.