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Design a map symbol using visual variables that effectively represents variation in a selected attribute of a geographic phenomenon
Design map symbols for several different types of geographic phenomena using visual variables that collectively build a desired visual hierarchy
Design map symbols using visual variables that collectively produce a desired aesthetic
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Visual Variable
A visual aspect of a graphical object that can be controlled by a designer to differentiate it from other graphical objects.