Why World Maps Are Wrong.

What is the process called that map makers use to translate the globe into a flat map?

• Projection

• Distortion

• Translation

• Rotation

Which map projection preserves the shape of countries?

• Mercator projection

• Gall-Peters projection

• Winkel tripel projection

• Cylindrical projection

What was the main purpose of the Mercator projection?

• Preserving size

• Preserving direction

• Preserving distance

• Preserving land area

What is the main drawback of the Mercator projection?

• Misleading shape

• Misleading distance

• Misleading direction

• Misleading land area

Which map projection accurately displays size?

• Mercator projection

• Gall-Peters projection

• Winkel tripel projection

• Cylindrical projection

What happened in the late 60s that changed the purpose of mapping?

• Introduction of GPS

• Invention of satellites

• Development of web mapping tools

• Adoption of non-rectangular projections

Why do most web mapping tools still use the Mercator projection?

• Preserves shape and angles

• Preserves size accurately

• Provides a new perspective

• Balances size and shape accuracy

Which projection did The National Geographic Society adopt in 1998?

• Mercator projection

• Gall-Peters projection

• Winkel tripel projection

• Cylindrical projection

What is the best way to see what the earth really looks like?

• Using a globe

• Using a flat map

• Using a cylindrical projection

• Using a non-rectangular projection

What tradeoffs do we have to deal with when using flat maps?

• Shape and distance

• Direction and land area

• Size and shape

• Shape and land area