thematic maps
(the-mat-ic-maps)
3 syllables
Definition
plural noun. Maps that emphasize a particular theme or subject area, such as population density, climate, or economic activities, rather than geographical features.
Example Sentence
Thematic maps are useful for understanding the distribution of various phenomena across different regions.
More Example Sentences
In geography class, students learned how to interpret thematic maps to analyze demographic trends.
Synonyms
special-purpose maps; subject maps; focus maps
Antonyms
general maps; reference maps; topographic maps
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