Comparing World Map Projections

Comparing World Map Projections

7th Grade

15 Qs

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Comparing World Map Projections

Comparing World Map Projections

Assessment

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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Created by

Jennifer Gallays

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who invented the Mercator Projection?

Arno Peters

Gerardus Mercator

Oswald Winkel

National Geographic Association

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the main purpose of the Mercator Projection?

To show equal area

To preserve true angles for navigation

To provide the shortest course

To balance size and shape accuracy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which map projection is known for enlarging shapes near the poles?

Peters Projection

Mercator Projection

Winkle Triple Projection

None of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who created the Peters Projection?

Gerardus Mercator

Oswald Winkel

Arno Peters

National Geographic Association

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a key feature of the Peters Projection?

It preserves true angles

It is an equal area map

It provides the shortest course

It balances size and shape accuracy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which map projection was adopted by the National Geographic Association in 1998?

Mercator Projection

Peters Projection

Winkle Triple Projection

None of the above

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does "Tripel" mean in the context of the Winkle Triple Projection?

Triple the size

Triple the accuracy

Triple the focus on area, direction, and distance

Triple the distortion

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