Why World Maps Are Wrong.
Authored by Derek Hyde
Social Studies
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process called that map makers use to translate the globe into a flat map?
Projection
Distortion
Translation
Rotation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which map projection preserves the shape of countries?
Mercator projection
Gall-Peters projection
Winkel tripel projection
Cylindrical projection
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the Mercator projection?
Preserving size
Preserving direction
Preserving distance
Preserving land area
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main drawback of the Mercator projection?
Misleading shape
Misleading distance
Misleading direction
Misleading land area
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which map projection accurately displays size?
Mercator projection
Gall-Peters projection
Winkel tripel projection
Cylindrical projection
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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