The link "Percent Urban" found on the above website goes to this choropleth map. This map's intention is to show the percentage of urbanized space found in each state inside the continental United States.
According to Illinois State University, "Choropleth maps are thematic maps based on predefined aerial units." Choropleth maps can be used to show whatever the map maker wishes to be seen, such as; demographics, percentage of desert or forest, or anything else which can be used as a theme.
The link below is for citation reference to statements used from Illinois State University:
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