- Dr. Manar Abbas Barhi1 Asst.lect Meaad Abbas Barhi 2
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1University of Babylon, College of Education for Human Sciences, Iraq.
2University of Babylon, College of Basic Education , Iraq. - FAR Journal of Education and Sociology (FARJES)
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Abstract:
Maps are a crucial
tool for conveying information and data in a miniature form. This tool must be
easy to understand and comprehend for the reader. Therefore, achieving optimal
perception when representing any geographical phenomenon is essential. This
study aimed to produce the most accurate maps possible using GIS software and
rainfall data to create dynamic rainfall maps for Babil Governorate for the
period from 2001 to 2023. Additionally, a questionnaire was used to assess
levels of visual perception. The study is divided into three main sections: the
first covers the theoretical framework, the second focuses on dynamic rainfall
maps in the study area, and the third examines the levels of visual perception
of these dynamic rainfall maps in Babil Governorate.
The study, which included rainfall data from 2001 to 2023, represented the annual total rainfall and the total rainfall for January and September, the months with the highest and lowest rainfall, respectively, using colour and shape variables. It was found that the maps most easily understood and visually clear to readers were those that used colour as a variable. Specifically, the isohyets map representing total rainfall with the colour variable achieved the highest level of perception at 86.6%. In contrast, the map showing spatial variation in total rainfall with the shape variable had the lowest perception level at 64.91%.
