Cartographic Projections
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Cartographic Projections starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main characteristic of a conic projection.
Explain the concept of distortion in map projections.
Explain the difference between a tangent and a secant projection.
Explain the term 'standard parallel' in the context of map projections.
Explain why no map projection can be both conformal and equal-area.
Explain why the choice of projection is important in thematic mapping.
Name the projection that preserves area but distorts shapes.
The Mercator projection is best suited for which type of navigation?
Which of the following is NOT a developable surface used in map projections? (1) Cylinder (2) Cone (3) Plane (4) Sphere
Which of the following projections is best for mapping the entire world with minimal distortion of shapes? (1) Robinson (2) Mercator (3) Azimuthal (4) Sinusoidal
Which of the following projections is best for showing continents in their correct relative sizes? (1) Mercator (2) Gall-Peters (3) Robinson (4) Azimuthal
Which of the following projections is best for showing the entire world with minimal interruption? (1) Goode’s Homolosine (2) Mercator (3) Robinson (4) Azimuthal
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is a compromise projection that attempts to balance distortions in area, shape, distance, and direction.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is a pseudocylindrical, equal-area projection often used for global maps.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is an example of a compromise projection that does not preserve any property perfectly but reduces overall distortion.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is commonly used for thematic world maps and is known for its oval shape.
True or False: All map projections distort some aspect of the Earth's surface.
True or False: The Gall-Peters projection is an equal-area projection.
True or False: The Goode’s Homolosine projection is an example of an interrupted projection.
True or False: The Polyconic projection is commonly used for large-scale mapping in India.
