Exercise 2-2: Basic Thematic Map-Making with GIS Software

This is the companion website for Exercise 2-2: Basic Thematic Map-Making with GIS Software from the book Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management (second edition). This page contains video walkthroughs of the exercise, datasets associated with the exercise, and other additional materials.

Follow this link to access Exercise 2-2: Basic Thematic Map-Making with GIS Software datasets:

• Download Exercise 2-2: Basic Thematic Map-Making with GIS Software Datasets (.zip file, 2.9mb ) here.

About Exercise 2-2: Basic Thematic Map-Making with GIS Software

Skill Level: beginner

Estimated time to complete: 2-3 hours

Additional resources needed: an internet-connected computer, a zip tool, Exercise 2-2 datasets you can download here, ArcGIS Pro 2.x or QGIS 3.x.

Purpose: the purpose of this exercise will be for you to gain knowledge and experience in cartographic design by constructing a basic thematic map related to disaster management using either ArcGIS Pro or QGIS. Specifically, you will build a basic thematic map to investigate the relationship between earthquakes, population levels, and roads categories in California, USA.

Learning Objectives: after completing the exercise, you will know:

• how to apply cartographic design concepts for thematic information;
• how to establish figure–ground relationships in a map you create.

Deliverables:if you are completing this exercise for a class assignment, you can submit a screen shot of your final map and a write-up of your response to the discussion questions.

For detailed exercise instructions, purchase the book from Routledge Press »