Topic 1.1 Intro to maps

Include an example of reference maps of your country and describe the information in the map 

This is a reference map because it shows the bordering near thailand, the number correlates to the name of each of it's cities thats within the country

Include an example of thematic maps of your country and describe the information in the map 

This is a choropleth map, it shows the population density of the map. Which each of the rectangular bars with color shading representing how densely populated an area is. The very dark red/black areas are urbanized areas, in this case the one in the middle is the city of Bangkok. 

Include maps with different spatial patterns such as clustering, dispersal, and elevation and describe the information on the map.

This is an example of clustering, The darker green shows that in those areas there are potentially more people clustered, compared to its lighter shade counterparts. If you reference the population density map above you'll see this as well. 

This is an example of an elevation map, this shows the elavation the mountains have over its other landmasses. 

Includes examples of absolute location and relative location 

The absolute location of Bangkok, Thailand is approximately 13.7563° N latitude and 100.5018° E longitude. 

Relative location: Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, sharing borders with Myanmar (to the west and north), Laos (to the northeast), Cambodia (to the southeast), and Malaysia (to the south). 

Include examples of absolute and relative distance  

Include examples of absolute and relative direction