Dot Distribution Map

A dot distribution map is used to show populations within a certain given area.

This picture of a dot distribution map shows the population of each state in both 1990 and 1996. The blue half of the dots are representing the 1990 population and the red half is representing the 1996 population. It is clear that the larger the dot the greater the population within that state as well. California, Texas, and Florida are showig the biggest dots and this corresponds well with the amount of people these states have. As well as with the smaller states such as Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont, their dots are smaller than everyone elses. http://hosting.soonet.ca/eliris/remotesensing/bl130lec7.html