Map Projections

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A way of showing the curved surface of the Earth is

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map projection

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A mercator map is a ___________ shape.

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rectangle

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Is the Robinson map the most commonly used map?

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true

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A disadvantage to the Mercator would be

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landsize is distorted or misrepresented

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The most recent projection developed is called the 'pancake map' and is considered

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the most accurate flat map of Earth ever made.

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A winkel tripel projection has a disadvantage due to
 

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latitude lines are curved

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A Winkel Tripel map is used because it is

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very accurate with shapes

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Why are there different types of map projections?

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to provide a different projection for different purpose

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A mercator map is mainly used for

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marine navigation

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A globe shows Earth's continents on a much smaller ____.

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scale