| Choropleth Method | Isopleth Method |
| (1) In Choropleth method maps, the distribution of various variables are shown by shading or using tints of the same colour. | (1) In Isopleth method maps, the distribution of various variables are shown with the help of isolines. |
| (2) When the distribution of a variable is not continuous, the choropleth method is used. | (2) When the distribution of a variable is continuous, the isopleth method is used. |
| (3) Choropleth method is used to show population density, cattle distribution etc. | (3) Isopleth method are used to show altitude, temperature, rainfall of a region etc. |
