Tableau Mapping Geographic Data 3

Question 1

Which map type in Tableau uses color intensity across geographic regions to show a measure?

Accepted Answer

Filled (choropleth) map

Answer

A filled or choropleth map shades polygons by a measure's value.

Question 2

Which mark type is required to create a filled map of US states?

Accepted Answer

Map

Answer

Setting the Marks card to Map fills each geographic area as a polygon.

Question 3

A symbol map differs from a filled map primarily because it represents data as what?

Accepted Answer

Sized/colored marks at point locations

Answer

Symbol maps place individual marks (like circles) at locations, often sized by a measure.

Question 4

Which map type is best for visualizing dense overlapping points such as crime incidents in a city?

Accepted Answer

Density (heatmap) map

Answer

Density maps reveal hotspots where many marks overlap by blending intensity.

Question 5

On a symbol map, dragging a measure to Size accomplishes what?

Accepted Answer

Scales each mark proportionally to the measure

Answer

Placing a measure on Size makes proportional symbol maps where mark area reflects value.

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