WAEC Geography 2019 Question 11

Question 11

Statistical Maps and Diagrams

Figure 1 shows the volume and direction of passenger traffic between IZABU town and its surrounding towns in the year 2001 (scale: 1 line represents 1,500 persons). Use it to answer this question. Which of the following statistical methods is represented above?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Dot map
  2. B.Isohaline map
  3. C.Flow map
  4. D.Barchart
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Flow map)

Explanation

Bands of lines between towns, whose width shows the volume of movement, form a flow map.