Map Projections
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Map Projections starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of the cylindrical projection.
Explain the difference between a conformal and an equal-area projection.
Explain the term 'compromise projection' with an example.
Explain why distortion occurs in map projections.
Explain why no map projection can be perfect.
Name any two types of map projections.
What is a map projection?
Which projection would you use to show the shortest air route between Delhi and London? (1) Gnomonic (2) Mercator (3) Conical (4) Polyconic
Which map projection is commonly used for world maps and navigation charts? (1) Mercator (2) Conical (3) Gnomonic (4) Polyconic
Which of the following is a limitation of conical projections? (1) Distortion increases away from the standard parallels (2) Cannot show the poles (3) Only suitable for small areas (4) Distorts direction everywhere
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
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 best for mapping small areas with minimal distortion.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is commonly used for topographic maps in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ projection is often used for mapping countries with a large east-west extent.
True or False: All map projections can preserve area, shape, distance, and direction at the same time.
True or False: All map projections distort some aspect of the Earth's surface.
True or False: The equidistant projection preserves distances everywhere on the map.
True or False: The Goode’s Homolosine projection is an interrupted projection.
