All about DOT MAP

Dot map or dot method simply

Means representation of a place/district/population etc with the help of DOTS.... 

According to textbooks of class/std 9th-a dot map is prepared using statistical data. 

While preparing Dot maps only data gathered through counting is used. 

The way a variable is distributed throughout the region, the dots are used to show its distribution on the map .

For example: the population of a region, the distribution of cattle, etc 

     Picture of a dot map 👇

This kolhapur map is the most common question in every geography exam of class 9th and is also very important.... 

To show distribution through dot method, the value of a dot has to be determined. To do that the lowest⬇ and the ⬆highest

Values of a given variable in a region are taken into consideration. Accordingly, the number of dots are determined. Also we need to consider the size of the dot, the density of variable and the scale of the map .... 

Dot method is most suitable for that variable which is freely scattered across the region.... 

The following precautions should be taken while using the dot method for a map ‼

No. 1~ the size of a dot should be uniform (same) 

No.2- the distribution of physiography, waters sources 💦💧 , transport 🚇🚍🚋 , etc of a region should be considered while placing dots on a map 

No.3- while showing population distribution, rural population is shown by dots and circles ⭕ are used to show urban population....