Map Projections

Map Projections

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Social Studies, Geography

6th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the nickname of latitude?

Back

parallel

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is another name for longitude?

Back

meridian

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is a cartographer?

Back

Someone who crafts beautiful maps

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'Hemi' mean?

Back

It means half.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which map projection makes longitude lines appear curvy?

Back

Robinson

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which projection would make measuring distances difficult?

Back

Goodes Interrupted

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which map projection uses straight latitude and longitude lines?

Back

Mercator

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