Question

what is the main focus of a thematic map?
a political boundaries like countries, states, and cities.
b natural features like rivers, lakes, and mountains.
c symbolic display of data such as population, language, or income.
d roads, railroads, and cities.

Explanation:

A thematic map focuses on a specific theme or subject matter. It uses symbols, colors, etc., to represent data related to that theme.

• Option A is about political boundaries which is more of a political map's focus.
• Option B is about natural features which is a physical map's focus.
• Option D is about transportation and urban elements which is a general reference map's focus.
• Option C correctly describes a thematic map as it is about symbolic display of data (a theme - like population, language, income etc.)

Answer:

C. Symbolic display of data such as population, language, or income.