Map Projections - AP Human Geography Unit 1

Front

What is true about equal area projections?

Back

correct size

Front

Disadvantage of Mercator

Back

incorrect shapes and directions

Front

Disadvantage of Gall Peter's

Back

distortion near poles and shapes are incorrect

Front

Disadvantage of Azimuthal

Back

can't see entire world

Front

Disadvantage of Equal Area Projections

Back

incorrect shapes

Front

Disadvantage of Robinson

Back

distortion near poles

Front

When was Mercator Projection made? (estimate)

Back

1569

Front

Approximately around what time was the Robinson Projection made?

Back

1963

Front

Approximately around what time was the Gall Peter's Projection made?

Back

1967

Front

Which map is used by sailors?

Back

Mercator