Geo charts and maps in Google Sheets - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is a Geo chart in Google Sheets?

A Geo chart is a map-based chart that shows data values by coloring regions or countries on a map. It helps visualize geographic data easily.

beginner

Which data format is best for creating a Geo chart in Google Sheets?

Use two columns: one with geographic locations (like country or state names) and one with numeric values to show on the map.

beginner

How do you insert a Geo chart in Google Sheets?

Select your data, then go to Insert > Chart, and choose 'Geo chart' from the Chart Editor under Chart type.

beginner

What does the color shading in a Geo chart represent?

The color shading shows the value size for each region. Darker or brighter colors usually mean higher values.

intermediate

Can you customize the region shown in a Geo chart?

Yes, you can set the region (like world, continent, or country) in the Chart Editor under Geo > Region to focus the map.

What type of data is needed for the first column in a Geo chart?

A Geographic locations like countries or states

B Numeric values only

C Dates and times

D Text descriptions unrelated to location

The first column must contain geographic locations to map the data correctly.

Where do you find the option to create a Geo chart in Google Sheets?

A File > New > Geo chart

B Insert > Chart > Chart type > Geo chart

C Format > Geo chart

D Data > Geo chart

Geo charts are inserted via the Insert menu, then choosing Chart and selecting Geo chart as the type.

What does a darker color on a Geo chart usually mean?

A Higher data value

B Lower data value

C No data available

D Error in data

Darker or more intense colors represent higher values on the map.

Can you change the map region shown in a Geo chart?

A No, it always shows the whole world

B Only by changing the spreadsheet data

C Yes, in the Chart Editor under Geo > Region

D Only by using a different chart type

You can customize the region to show continents, countries, or the whole world.

Which of these is NOT a good use for a Geo chart?

A Showing sales by country

B Displaying population by state

C Visualizing election results by region

D Listing employee names alphabetically

Geo charts require geographic data; listing names alphabetically is not geographic.

Explain how to prepare your data and insert a Geo chart in Google Sheets.

Think about what the map needs to show and how to tell Sheets to create it.

Describe how color shading works in Geo charts and how you can customize the map region.

Consider what the colors mean and where you find map settings.