Map Projections
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Geography
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11th Grade
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Gloria Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of map projections?
To create a three-dimensional representation of the Earth
To remove distortion in size and shape of land masses
To accurately depict the cardinal directions
To navigate marine travel
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the advantage of the Mercator map projection?
Accurate depiction of ocean
Minimizes distortion in size and shape
Easy navigation with precise direction
Maintains equal area for all land masses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the disadvantage of the Mercator map projection?
Creates bias in perception of developed and less developed countries
Distorts the size of land masses near the poles
Difficult to interpret information
Interrupts the land masses
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of map projection is the Goode Homolosine projection?
Cylindrical map
Interrupted map
Equal area map
Composite map
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the advantage of the Fuller projection?
Accurate depiction of ocean
Minimizes distortion in size and shape
Easy navigation with precise direction
Maintains equal area for all land masses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the disadvantage of the Fuller projection?
Creates bias in perception of developed and less developed countries
Distorts the size of land masses near the poles
Difficult to interpret information
Interrupts the land masses
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of map projection is the Robinson projection?
Cylindrical map
Interrupted map
Equal area map
Composite map
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