Map Projections
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Map Projections starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A map of India is to be prepared for a textbook. Which projection would be most suitable and why?
Describe the main difference between conformal and equal-area projections.
Describe the main limitation of the Robinson projection.
Describe the main use of the conical projection.
Explain the main advantage of using an equal-area projection for statistical maps.
Explain the term 'distortion' in the context of map projections.
Explain why map projections are necessary in geography.
A map of India is to be prepared for a textbook. Which projection would be most suitable and why?
The Mercator projection is best suited for which type of map? (1) Navigation maps (2) Population maps (3) Climate maps (4) Political maps
Which of the following is NOT a property that can be preserved by a map projection? (1) Area (2) Shape (3) Volume (4) Direction
Which of the following is NOT a type of map projection? (1) Cylindrical (2) Conical (3) Spherical (4) Azimuthal
Which of the following projections is best for showing the entire world with interruptions to reduce distortion? (1) Goode’s Homolosine (2) Mercator (3) Azimuthal (4) Conical
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 type of cylindrical projection that is commonly used for navigation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is often used for displaying global distributions such as climate zones.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is often used for mapping polar regions.
True or False: All map projections can preserve both area and shape perfectly.
True or False: All map projections distort some aspect of the Earth's surface.
True or False: Interrupted projections are used to reduce distortion in the shape and size of landmasses.
True or False: The conical projection is best suited for mapping regions near the equator.
