What Is the Advantage of Using a Cartogram to Represent

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of using a cartogram to represent whether a state voted red or blue?

• A) It gives preference to states with larger areas.
• B) It provides insight into where cities are located that voted blue.
• C) It is sized in proportion to the population of the state.
• D) It shows the number of voters per square mile.

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