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Have you ever heard of a chorochromatic map? In a chorochromatic map, regions with the same or similar data values are indicated using a set of colors. They are typically used for categorical data, such as languages, geological information, land use, ethnicity, etc. 1/4

Mar 18, 2025, 2:46 PM

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