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An Isopleth map generalizes and simplifies data by measuring continuous distribution across a region. These maps are commonly used for mapping surface elevations, amounts of precipitation, and many other measurements that can be viewed statistically as a third dimension. The Isopleth map above measure total precipitation across the United States for the year 1996.
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