Geographical Map

A geographical map shows the location of different data points on the Earth’s surface, such as countries, continents, oceans, and rivers. A geographical map can also show the distribution of resources and data on a given area of interest.

When are geographical maps useful?

There are many instances when we can use a geographical map to represent data. Some examples include:

• Showing the distribution of something across a large area.

• Showing how something is moving across a large area.

• Comparing data from different regions. ...

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