Cloropleth: , Use various colors, shades of one color, or patterns to show the location and distribution of spatial data., Dot-Density: , Each dot represents a specified quantity of a spatial characteristic., Graduated Proportional Symbol: , Use symbols of different sizes to indicate different amounts of a variable. a variable., Isoline: , Use lines that connect points of equal value to depict variations in the data across space. Used for weather and elevation., Cartogram: , The sizes of countries are shown according to a specific variable. Area is distorted to show a variable., Robinson: , Pros: No major distortions, Purpose- Compromise, Cons: All aspects are slightly distorted., Mercator: , Pros: Direction, Shape, Purpose: Navigation, Preserves right angles of latitude and longitude. , Cons: Area distorted near the poles, Increases size of high latitude areas. , Gall Peters (or Peters Equal Area): , Pro: Area of landmassess are accurate., Repositions many countries to their rightful size., Cons: Shapes are inaccurate near the poles., Vertically stretched near the equator. ,

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