Graphical skills 3 (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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On a population pyramid, which side typically represents the male population?
On a population pyramid, which side typically represents the male population?
Left side
In population pyramids, age categories are usually grouped in what intervals?
In population pyramids, age categories are usually grouped in what intervals?
Five-year intervals
What does a classic pyramid shape indicate about a population?
What does a classic pyramid shape indicate about a population?
Young, rapidly growing population
What type of population does a rectangular population pyramid shape indicate?
What type of population does a rectangular population pyramid shape indicate?
Stable, developed population
What does an inverted population pyramid indicate?
What does an inverted population pyramid indicate?
Ageing population, declining births
What do choropleth maps use to represent varying intensities of data?
What do choropleth maps use to represent varying intensities of data?
Different shades or colours
Choropleth maps divide areas into zones often based on what?
Choropleth maps divide areas into zones often based on what?
Administrative boundaries
How should colours progress on an effective choropleth map?
How should colours progress on an effective choropleth map?
Logically from light to dark
What critical limitation do choropleth maps have regarding transitions?
What critical limitation do choropleth maps have regarding transitions?
Suggest abrupt changes, not gradual
On flow-line maps, what does arrow thickness represent?
On flow-line maps, what does arrow thickness represent?
Volume or intensity of flow
What do double-headed arrows on flow-line maps show?
What do double-headed arrows on flow-line maps show?
Bidirectional flows
What do flow-line maps specialise in showing?
What do flow-line maps specialise in showing?
Movement & connections