What is the main reason for distortion in map projections?

AP Human Geography Unit 1 (Mr. S. review video)

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Christopher Conway
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The use of different colors and types of shading
The size of the map (e.g., a wall-sized map has little distortion)
The shape of the map (rectangular maps have less distortion)
3D objects cannot be represented in 2D without distortion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which map projection is known for its accurate direction but significant distortion in size and location of land masses?
Mercator projection
Good Homolosine projection
Robinson projection
Gall Peters projection
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of map uses contour lines to display terrain and elevation changes?
Choropleth map
Dot density map
Topographic map
Graduated symbol map
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between absolute direction and relative direction?
Absolute direction is based on landmarks, while relative direction is based on compass directions
Absolute direction is fixed, while relative direction depends on the surrounding area and the location of the observer
Absolute direction is used for short distances, while relative direction is used for long distances
Relative direction is fixed, while absolute direction depends on the surrounding area and the location of the observer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of map displays spatial patterns of places using different colors or shades of color?
Choropleth map
Dot density map
Graduated symbol map
Isoline map
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of map uses shapes or symbols of different sizes to show the location and amount of something?
Choropleth map
Dot density map
Graduated symbol map
Isoline map
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of map uses lines to connect areas with similar amounts of data?
Choropleth map
Dot density map
Graduated symbol map
Isoline map
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