The objective of this lesson is to learn different different data visualization techniques using country-level geo-demographic data.
Target Audience
All ages
Instructions
Using the variable values shown in the data table at the bottom of the map, complete the color mapping table so that each color corresponds to a range of values
Color
From
To
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Paint each country by matching its variable value with a color in the color mapping table. Recommended practice is to use "cool" colors such as blue for low variable values. "Hot" colors such as orange and red should be used for high values.
High
Low
No Value
Rank
Country
Current account balance
Current account balance Definition
This entry records a country's net trade in goods and services, plus net earnings from rents, interest, profits, and dividends, and net transfer payments (such as pension funds and worker remittances) to and from the rest of the world during the period specified.