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Answer the following questions in three or four sentences.a. Why is the Isthmus of Panama important?b. What are Thematic maps?c. What are conventional symbols? |
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a) The formation of the Isthmus of Panama - a strip of land that separates the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean, and connects North and South America-- is considered one of the most important GEOLOGIC, oceanographic, and biogeographic events ever, but the exact timing of the final closure of the Isthmus has become controversial. b) A THEMATIC map shows the spatial distribution of one or more specific data themes for selected geographic areas. The map may be qualitative in nature ( e.g. , predominant farm types) or quantitative ( e.g. , percentage population change). c) A CONVENTIONAL symbol is a symbol that is widely accepted interpretation. The VARIOUS features shown on a map are represented by conventional SIGNS or symbols. For example, colors can be used to indicate a classification of roads.
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