Map Projections Quiz

A map projection is the process of representing the _____________ surface of the Earth on a _____________ surface.

• curved, flat

• flat, curved

• round, square

• square, round

All 2D maps have some level of _____________ because you can’t perfectly flatten a sphere.

• distortion

• clarity

• accuracy

• precision

For small areas, the distortion is minimal, but on larger maps like world maps, it becomes _____________.

• significant

• negligible

• invisible

• irrelevant

Cartographers choose map projections based on the _____________ of the map, such as showing the correct shape, area, _____________, or distances.

• purpose, direction

• color, texture

• size, weight

• height, depth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Plane Projection: The surface is _____________ and touches the globe at one point.

• flat

• curved

• spherical

• cylindrical

Cylindrical projections distort the shapes of areas near the _____________.

• poles

• equator

• tropics

• prime meridian

Conical Projection: The surface is shaped like a _____________ and touches the globe along a small circle.

• cone

• cylinder

• sphere

• cube

Conical projections are often used for maps of the _____________-latitudes, like the U.S.

• mid

• high

• low

• equatorial

Political Maps: Show names, _______________, and shapes of countries, states, and cities.

• boundaries

• colors

• populations

• languages

Geographic Maps: Focus on natural and man-made features like roads, rivers, _______________, and _______________.

• mountains

• cities

• forests

• lakes

• deserts

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2