Question
What are the salient features of a flow map?
Solution
Salient Feature of a flow map: Flow map convey the idea of movement. Hence they are constructed to show movement or flow of buses, trains and other means of transport. They also show the flow of water in the rivers and movement of men and material. The following two features are important in a flow map :
1. The direction of flow.
2. Number or quantity of vehicles, people, commodities etc. from a place to another.
3. A map of the selected area showing transport routes and important places is drawn.
4. Datas to be shown on map are compiled.
5. A suitable scale is selected to represent the number or quantity by thickness of the line proportionate to the number or quantity to be shown.
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