Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Isopleth


This Isopleth map shows sustainable/development futures for the United States.  An isopleth map utilizes data by generalizing and simplifying it in a continuous distribution throughout the geographic area.  This geologic map is useful because researchers can analyze potential sustainability within these areas.  The western part of the United States seems to have the most opportunity.

 Planning and Design of sustainable-development futures

 

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