What type of map is most likely used to depict grizzly bear population density in Glacier National Park?

Geography · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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The type of map most likely used to depict grizzly bear population density in Glacier National Park would be a thematic map known as a dot density map or a heat map.

  • A dot density map uses dots to represent a certain number of observations, which in this case would be individual grizzly bears or a certain number of bears. Each dot would be placed approximately where the bears are known to live or have been observed, allowing for the visualization of their density in different parts of the park. The more dots in an area, the higher the density of the bear population.
  • A heat map, on the other hand, would use colors to represent the density of the grizzly bear population. Typically, warmer colors (like red or orange) would indicate higher density areas, while cooler colors (like blue or green) would indicate lesser density areas. These colors provide a quick visual clue as to where the population is concentrated.