1.1.2 Map Projections & Distortions

In the context of map projections, what does the 'A' in S.A.D.D represent?

• Area

• Angle

• Altitude

• Axis

Which continent is located directly south of Europe?

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

The Pacific Ocean is located to the ______ of North America.

• East

• West

• North

• South

Which continent is directly north of Africa?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

Which continent is located directly east of Asia?

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

• None

The Southern Ocean is located to the ______ of Australia.

• East

• West

• North

• South

The actual size of Greenland is ______ compared to Africa.

• Larger

• Smaller

• The same

• Unknown

What is one advantage of the Robinson map projection?

• No major distortions

• Accurate scale

• True direction

• Equal area

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Robinson map projection?

• A) All aspects are slightly distorted

• B) Major distortions in shape

• C) Inaccurate scale

• D) True direction

Which map projection is known for preserving the relative sizes of areas?

• Fuller

• Conic

• Azimuthal

• Cylindrical