Map Projections
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Map Projections starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main difference between a cylindrical and a conical projection.
Describe the main feature of an azimuthal projection.
Explain why map projections are necessary in geography.
Explain why no map projection can be perfect.
Explain why the Mercator projection is not suitable for showing the true size of countries near the poles.
Name one map projection that preserves area but distorts shape.
What is a map projection?
What is a standard parallel in map projections?
The Mercator projection is best known for preserving which property? (1) Area (2) Shape (3) Direction (4) Distance
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 continents with minimal shape distortion? (1) Robinson (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 world maps.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is also known as the orthographic projection and is used to show the Earth as it appears from space.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is commonly used for world maps and is known for exaggerating the size of areas near the poles.
True or False: All map projections can show the entire surface of the Earth without any gaps or interruptions.
True or False: All map projections distort some aspect of the Earth's surface.
True or False: Interrupted projections are used to reduce distortion of the continents by splitting the oceans.
True or False: The conical projection is best suited for mapping regions near the equator.
