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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Proportional Circle Map

http://personal.frostburg.edu/krtopping0/MD_Pollution_map.jpg
A proportional circle map is a map in which the cartographer uses circles of various sizes to show the proportionality of the information presented. Not all circle maps use actual circles. The proportional circle map above used a series of squares, circles, and symbols in various sizes to show the effects of pollution and possible pollutants in the state of Maryland.

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