Map Types & Map Projections

A compass rose helps determine a map's ___________.

• distortion

• projection

• orientation

• scale

On some maps countries farther from the equator have their sizes changed. This is known as ___________.

• distortion

• projection

• orientation

• scale

The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the landforms of a place.

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Robinson

The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the borders between countries.

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Mercator

The population density map shown here is an example of a ___________ map.

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Mercator

What is the name of this projection? It is used for data representation and its usually seen in classrooms.

• Robinson

• Mercator

• Polar

• Winks-Trippel

What is the name of this projection? It is very distorted at the poles and is used for ship navigation.

• Robinson

• Mercator

• Polar

• Winks-Trippel

What is the name of this projection? It shows a top or bottom view of the earth and is used for air travel.

• Robinson

• Mercator

• Polar

• Winks-Trippel

What type of map displays information?

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Mercator

What type of map shows the landforms of a place?

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Robinson