Which of the following is not an example of a thematic map?
A)A map of the United States 2012 Presidential election,showing whether a state's electoral college votes went to Barack Obama or Mitt Romney
B)A map of the counties of Nevada,showing whether that county has casinos in it or not
C)A map of the Las Vegas strip,showing the location of each casino resort,along with the number of slot machines in each establishment
D)A map of the townships of Ohio,showing whether or not hydraulic fracturing permits have been issues in that county or not

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Thematic maps are designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. Choices A, B, and D all represent thematic maps because they display data (election results, presence of casinos, and fracking permits) related to specific geographic areas. Choice C, however, is more of a locational map, providing specific locations and quantities (number of slot machines) at each casino resort, which does not fit the definition of a thematic map as it focuses on specific points rather than illustrating a theme across a geographic area.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Thematic