McGraw-Hill Science & Technology Dictionary defines choropleth mapping as a map showing the distribution of a phenomenon, usually using various colors. Color gradiations are correlated to the density per unit area of the phenomenon.
The map above displays the percentage of people in Florida that are Hispanic in each specific county based on the Census data 12 years ago. These unequal groups are shown through different shades of green which darkens as the percentage increases.
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