A dot distribution map is a map type that uses the dot symbol to depict phenomena across space. The location of the dots can depict spatial patterns when grouped together. A dot distribution map can shown the spread of disease as well as what language is spoken in an area. An advantage of dot distribution maps is that it can easily depict ideas by removing irrelevant detail. A disadvantage of dot distribution maps is that the dot size and spacing can inaccurately depict information depending on how well the map is made. The dot distribution map shown above depicts the advantage and disadvantage of their use. The map easily shows global populations, but also makes it difficult to depict the amount of dots that are shown because the most populated land areas turn the dots almost turn into a type of shading.
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