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Give reasons why following sentences are right or wrong:

Choropleth maps are used to show altitudes.

The given statement is wrong

Explanation: Choropleth maps are used to show the distribution of geographic variables among different administrative units and as such do not utilize continuous data. Altitude of any region being a distance measurement is not bound by the administrative boundaries and are continuous in nature. Thus, isopleth maps represent altitudes in a better manner.


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