Map Projections

 A way of showing the curved surface of the Earth is

• mercator
• map projection
• robinson
• winkel tripel projection

 A mercator map is a ___________ shape.

•  square
• round
• trriangle
• rectangle

 Robinson map is the most commonly used map.

• true
• false

 A disadvantage to the Mercator would be

• show true directions
• landsize is distorted or misrepresented
• used for marine navigation
• most commonly used map

 A robinson map is

• most commonly used
• square
• used for navigation

  A winkel tripel projection has a disadvantage due to
 

• small amount of distortion
• curved
• latitude lines are curved

 A winkel map is used because it is.

• closer in shape of an actual
• distorted near the poles
• curved

  What type of maps does Mrs. Lemons have more of in her room?

• Winkle
• Robinson

 Why are there different types of map projections?

• to provide a different projection for different purpose
• to provide the same projection for the same purpose

A mercator map is mainly used for 

• hunters
• marine navigation
• automobiles